Recall 24V717 affects 40 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z travel trailers for underrated safety chains. Repair is free at any franchised Brinkley Rv dealer.
Brinkley Rv is recalling 40 2025 Model Z travel trailers under recall 24V717 because the installed safety chains are underrated for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If those chains break, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk; Brinkley Rv dealers will install correctly rated chains free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The safety chains on a 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z travel trailer are the backup connection between the trailer and the tow vehicle. They are meant to help keep the trailer connected after a hitch or coupler problem, so their rating has to match the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR.
On affected Model Z trailers, Brinkley Rv increased the GVWR during product development, but the matching safety-chain upgrade was left out of the revised design. The installed chains carry an 11,700-pound tag, while the remedy chains are rated for 16,200 pounds. That leaves the original chains underrated for the trailer's allowed loaded weight.
There is no warning sign before failure. The chain tag is the visible clue: affected Model Z-Air travel trailers have safety chains marked 11,700 pounds, which is below the required rating for this recall.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Underrated safety chains can break during towing, letting the trailer detach from the tow vehicle and increasing crash risk. Schedule the chain replacement before towing again, and ask the dealer how to move the trailer safely. Repair is free at any franchised Brinkley Rv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Brinkley Rv dealer to schedule the free safety-chain replacement that gives the trailer chains rated for its GVWR.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one. If not, reference recall number 24V717 and Brinkley Rv recall REC-2403 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the safety chains are replaced; underrated chains can break and let the trailer detach from the tow vehicle.
- Call Brinkley Rv customer service at 1-574-501-4280 with questions about scheduling or the mailed notice.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Brinkley Rv technician replaces the safety chains with chains rated for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Owner letters were mailed October 8, 2024, so the repair path is open now. If you already paid for this safety-chain remedy, Brinkley RV reimburses documented work. Bring proof of the completed repair or contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 for the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 26, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 8, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 8, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 9, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V717?
Recall 24V717 covers 40 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z travel trailers with safety chains that are underrated for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. If the chains break, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk. Brinkley Rv dealers will replace the safety chains for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V717. If it is, contact a franchised Brinkley Rv dealer to schedule the safety-chain replacement. Reference recall number 24V717 and Brinkley's recall number, REC-2403, when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Brinkley Rv says dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall repair at a franchised Brinkley Rv dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer separation. The installed chains are underrated for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, so they can break if the trailer separates from the hitch. That can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk.
When did Brinkley Rv notify owners about recall 24V717?
Brinkley Rv mailed owner notification letters on October 8, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Model Z is included, then call a Brinkley Rv dealer for the free safety-chain replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V717000 |
|---|---|
| Brinkley Rv customer service | 1-574-501-4280 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V717 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V717000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →