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2025 Brinkley RV Model Z

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

4
Open recalls
2
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
22
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

2 filed
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    1
  • Service BRAKES, Electric
    1
  • WHEELS:HUB
    1
  • Service Brakes
    1

Recalls

4 campaigns
25V497000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2025-07-30

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.

RiskA short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

FixDealers 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.

25V286000·STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER2025-05-01

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

24V885000·TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY2024-11-22

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.

RiskThe fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers 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.

24V717000·EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER2024-09-26

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

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

FixDealers 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.

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