Defect. Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk. 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.
Electrical System › Wiring25V497000
Filed Jul 30, 202535 vehiclesBrinkley Rv
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.
Risk. 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.
Structure › Body › Step/Ladder25V286000
Filed May 1, 20251,607 vehiclesBrinkley Rv
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.
Risk. 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.
Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly24V885000
Filed Nov 22, 2024466 vehiclesBrinkley Rv
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.
Risk. 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.
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer24V717000
Filed Sep 26, 202440 vehiclesBrinkley Rv
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).
Risk. 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.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 4, 20254,000 milesSC
The contact owns a 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway, the contact heard popping sounds coming from the RV. The contact then noticed there were sparks coming from under the RV before it caught fire. The contact put out the fire with a hose. The contact stated that the fire started on the driver's side rear wheel. The fire department arrived at the residence to inspect for hot spots. A fire department report was filed, and the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. The contact stated that three days before the failure, the RV was used for camping, and the "Trailer Brake Failure" message displayed while driving; however, upon inspection, no failure was found. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company did not deem the RV totaled, but instead determined that it was an electrical fire with no origin. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Service Brakes
Filed May 8, 2025WA
Grease seals are blown. Grease everywhere on brakes. This is a known issue and no manufacturer are doing a recall. They are asking everyone to pull the drms and see if yours are affected. Going to cause an accident before too long.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: May 22, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.