Model year record

2025 BRINKLEY RV Model Z

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V334000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
6,061
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-22
Owners notified
2026-06-03

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Safety risk

Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V497000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
35
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-30
Owners notified
2025-08-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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 24V717000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
40
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-26
Owners notified
2024-10-08

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Safety risk

Underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system24,000 mi
Service brakes2
Service brakes, electric24,000 mi
Wheels: hub2

The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has about 1.5 times 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.