Brinkley Rv MODEL Z recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2023: 1; 2024: 4; 2025: 5; 2026: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V476000 · Equipment:Appliance:Refrigerator | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2024-06-25 (June 25, 2024) · Model years: 2023, 2024
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers. The 12-volt system may have been incorrectly wired without overcurrent protection and with undersized wiring for the refrigerator, which can result in overheating.
Consequence: Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V037000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Reported: 2024-01-23 (January 23, 2024) · Model years: 2024
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles. The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle.
Consequence: Wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in February 05, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2401.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V885000 · Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Reported: 2024-11-22 (November 22, 2024) · Model years: 2024, 2025
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V286000 · Structure:Body:Step/Ladder
Reported: 2025-05-01 (May 1, 2025) · Model years: 2024, 2025
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V717000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2024-09-26 (September 26, 2024) · Model years: 2025
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V497000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2025-07-30 (July 30, 2025) · Model years: 2025
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V334000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
Reported: 2026-05-22 (May 22, 2026) · Model years: 2025, 2026
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V043000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2026-01-23 (January 23, 2026) · Model years: 2026
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2601.
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