2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
The 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Brinkley RV for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G, potentially affecting up to 8,749 vehicles.
Recall 25V286000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
| 1,607 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V042000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
| 1,723 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar charge controller may fail and overheat.
Consequence: An overheated controller increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2501.
View full details →Recall 24V786000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat.
Consequence: Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.
View full details →Recall 24V786000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat.
Consequence: Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.
View full details →Recall 24V786000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat.
Consequence: Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.
View full details →Recall 24V786000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat.
Consequence: Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.
View full details →Recall 23V664000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 143 vehicles affected
Defect: Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 Brinkley RV Model G fifth wheel toy haulers. The power control system was manufactured with undersized 10-gauge wire instead of 6-gauge wire.
Consequence: An undersized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power control system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is PCI-2023-01.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RV batteries (Go Power brand) went into standby mode. The following morning, after the RV was plugged into shore power (50-amp) all night, batteries did not charge leading to complete loss of brakes while tv was hooked to truck. Brinkley RV failed to identify issue or issue safety bulletin/recall to owners. Incident occurred in May 2024 in Indiana. Brinkley serviced the RV following the incident and could not provide an explanation or solution. RV was almost unstable in a safe time/distance due to loaded weight of 20,000 lbs at time of rv brake failure. No warnings inside truck indicated loss of trailer brakes. Brinkley and Camping World in Richmond, IN both verified truck was not the cause for brake system failure and that power was going to RV and brake system.
RV batteries (Go Power brand) went into standby mode. The following morning, after the RV was plugged into shore power (50-amp) all night, batteries did not charge leading to complete loss of brakes while tv was hooked to truck. Brinkley RV failed to identify issue or issue safety bulletin/recall to owners. Incident occurred in May 2024 in Indiana. Brinkley serviced the RV following the incident and could not provide an explanation or solution. RV was almost unstable in a safe time/distance due to loaded weight of 20,000 lbs at time of rv brake failure. No warnings inside truck indicated loss of trailer brakes. Brinkley and Camping World in Richmond, IN both verified truck was not the cause for brake system failure and that power was going to RV and brake system.
Safety Rating for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
Brinkley RV has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WI-029-2025 Model Z — STRUCTURE:BODY
This is a repair instruction outlining how to make sidewall repairs in the event there are cracks in the sidewall of a unit. This instruction has been shared with a limited number of dealer partners who have been trained on the specific fiberglass and associated sidewall repairs on Brinkley Model...
CSC-2401 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is an update to a previously submitted document (part numbers changed): On certain Model G Fifth Wheels, under certain conditions, the water supply line to the ice maker may pull loose (or out), creating a water leak. The remedy for this condition is to replace the water supply line...
CSC-2309 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a re-launch of a previously issued Customer Satisfaction Campaign (CSC-2309). Campaign completion is currently over 73%, but we are re-sending notices to dealers and affected owners in an attempt to reach a higher completion rate.
CSC-2402 — EQUIPMENT
The max current threshold in the X4 Control Board has the potential to de-activate the subject circuit pre-maturely. The X4 Control Board is the electronic module that controls many of the RVâs systems (including awnings, leveling, slide-outs, lights, tank heaters, and others). The tank heater portion of the system is...
CSC-2401 — EQUIPMENT
On certain Model G Fifth Wheels, under certain conditions, the water supply line to the ice maker may pull loose (or out), creating a water leak. The remedy for this condition is to replace the water supply line to the ice maker to minimize chances of future water leaks.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
- 2023 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G — 0 complaints
- 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G (current)
- 2025 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G — 0 complaints
- 2026 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G — 0 complaints
Other BRINKLEY RV Models
- BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z — 5 total complaints
- BRINKLEY RV MODEL I — 0 total complaints