01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V334000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- May 22, 2026
- Potential units
- 6,061campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Why it matters: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2602. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
Owner notification: June 3, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Brinkley RV
NHTSA 25V497000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 30, 2025
- Potential units
- 35campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z trailers. The electrical wiring may not be secured properly, which can result in damaged wiring and a short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the electrical wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2503.
Owner notification: August 14, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Brinkley RV
NHTSA 25V286000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- May 1, 2025
- Potential units
- 1,607campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 21, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Brinkley RV
NHTSA 24V885000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- November 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 466campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
Why it matters: The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405.
Owner notification: December 12, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Brinkley RV
NHTSA 24V717000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 26, 2024
- Potential units
- 40campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Why it matters: Underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2403.
Owner notification: October 8, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Brinkley RV
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