Model year record

2024 BRINKLEY RV Model Z

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V286000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
1,607
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-01
Owners notified
2025-05-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V885000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
466
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-22
Owners notified
2024-12-12

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V476000

Equipment: appliance: refrigerator

Component
Equipment: appliance: refrigerator
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
3,157
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-25
Owners notified
2024-07-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V037000

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-23
Owners notified
2024-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2
Service brakes2

The 2025 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.