Recall 25V684 affects 4 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr tank trailers with the wrong emergency valve. Brenner replaces the valve free of charge.
Brenner is recalling 4 2026 Tkqxfr tank trailers equipped with split rear impact guards because the wrong emergency valve was installed. In a crash, the valve can be damaged and leak hazardous liquids onto people near the tank, increasing the risk of injury; Brenner dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency valve on the 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr tank trailer is a shut-off valve for the trailer's containment system. Its job is to help control product flow so the tank can stay sealed when the system needs to close. On trailers with split rear impact guards, the valve setup must also meet PHMSA requirements for crash protection.
On the recalled trailers, the wrong emergency valve was installed during manufacture. The trailer was built with an external emergency valve instead of the correct internal emergency valve. The correct internal valve includes a sacrificial device, which is a built-in part meant to satisfy the required protection standard. With the wrong valve in place, a crash can damage the valve and allow a leak.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator will not get a light, sound, or driving symptom that shows the wrong valve is installed.
Who's affected?
| 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr | Valve |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A tank leak can put hazardous liquid onto people near the tank, increasing the risk of injury. Keep people clear of the tank area and arrange service promptly so the emergency valve can be replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Brenner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr tank trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Brenner customer service at 1-800-558-8265 to schedule the free emergency-valve replacement that fixes the incorrect valve installed on trailers with split rear impact guards.
- Reference recall number 25V684 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Brenner has mailed one.
- Avoid hauling hazardous liquids until the emergency valve is replaced.
- Keep people away from the tank after any crash and tell Brenner the trailer is part of recall number 25V684 before it is moved or repaired.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Brenner technician replaces the incorrect emergency valve with the proper valve covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Brenner's general reimbursement plan covers documented emergency valve repair expenses paid before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Brenner customer service to ask how to submit a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 10, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 31, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V684?
Recall 25V684 covers 4 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr tank trailers equipped with split rear impact guards. Brenner installed the wrong emergency valve, and that valve can be damaged in a crash and leak hazardous liquid onto people near the tank. Brenner will replace the valve for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Brenner Tkqxfr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V684. If it is, contact Brenner customer service at 1-800-558-8265 and ask how to schedule the emergency valve replacement. Reference recall number 25V684 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Brenner will replace the emergency valve free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost to the owner, and Brenner's remedy says the valve replacement is free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a hazardous liquid leak after a crash. If the incorrect emergency valve is damaged, liquid from the tank can leak onto people near the trailer, increasing the risk of injury. Brenner's free repair replaces the valve.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V684000 |
|---|---|
| Brenner customer service | 1-800-558-8265 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V684 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V684000 |
Source documents
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 →