Body: step/ladderRecall 25V-286 · Brinkley Rv vehicles
Brinkley RV recall 25V-286 covers 1,607 Brinkley Rv vehicles for a body: step/ladder problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V286000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
The risk
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2502.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.