Recall 25V286 covers 1,607 2024-2025 Brinkley Rv Model G and Model Z trailers for loose step brackets. Free repair at a franchised Brinkley Rv dealer.
Brinkley Rv is recalling 1,607 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers because removable step assembly bracket bolts can loosen and let the steps detach. Steps that detach while someone is using them increase the risk of injury, and Brinkley Rv dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The removable step assembly on affected 2024-2025 Brinkley Rv Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers uses a clip-on bracket to hold the steps to the trailer body. That bracket is the mounting point that keeps the entry steps attached when someone climbs in or out. It has to stay tight because the step carries body weight each time it is used.
In NHTSA campaign 25V286, the problem is the bracket mounting bolts. During assembly, the supplier did not use the required thread locking fluid, which is the compound that helps fasteners resist loosening. Without it, the receiver on the bracket can spin, the bolts can back out, and the steps can detach from the installed bracket.
The owner warning sign is movement at the bracket before the steps come off. If the receiver on the bracket spins by hand or the step assembly feels loose, that is the warning sign described in the recall.
Who's affected?
Covers Model G and Model Z across the 2024 and 2025 model years, with the same body-structure clip-on bracket component.
| 2025 Brinkley Rv Model G | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z | body structure |
| 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z | body structure |
| 2024 Brinkley Rv Model G | body structure |
| Units affected | 1,607 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A step that detaches while someone is using it creates a fall and injury risk. The bracket receiver can spin, unscrew, and separate from the installed bracket, so avoid using any loose or shifting step until the dealer inspects it. Repair is free at any franchised Brinkley Rv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Brinkley Rv Model G or Model Z is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Brinkley Rv dealer to schedule the free clip-on bracket replacement that secures the removable step assembly.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one, or reference recall number 25V286 when you call.
- Use extra care around the removable steps until the repair is complete, and keep passengers off any step that feels loose.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Brinkley Rv technician checks the removable step assembly and the clip-on bracket mounting hardware. If the bracket needs replacement, the technician replaces the clip-on bracket under recall 25V286. The recall repair is available now, with parts and labor covered. Ask the service desk to confirm the steps are secure before you leave, especially if the mounting bolts were loose before the appointment.
Timeline
| May 1, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 12, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 21, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V286?
Recall 25V286 covers 1,607 2024-2025 Brinkley Rv Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts can loosen, allowing the steps to detach while in use and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Brinkley Rv Model G or Model Z is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V286. If it is, contact a Brinkley Rv dealer to schedule the clip-on bracket repair. Reference recall 25V286 and Brinkley's recall number REC-2502 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 dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 25V286.
Is it safe to use the trailer steps before the repair?
Use caution with the removable steps until your VIN is checked and the bracket is repaired. The recall states that loose clip-on bracket mounting bolts can let the steps detach while in use, increasing injury risk. If the steps feel loose, avoid using them and call a Brinkley Rv dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 25V286?
Brinkley Rv mailed owner notification letters on May 21, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. You can also contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V286000 |
|---|---|
| Brinkley Rv customer service | 1-574-501-4280 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V286 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V286000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →