2025 BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
5 recalls — 4 complaints
26V334000 May 22, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
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 are expected to be mailed June 2, 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... Read more
25V497000 Jul 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
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.
25V286000 May 1, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
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.
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.
24V885000 Nov 22, 2024
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
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.
24V717000 Sep 26, 2024
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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).
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
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... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding repeated, severe, and dangerous malfunctions of the vehicle's engine Start/Stop (Idle Stop) feature. The system is failing to operate as intended, resulting in the engine stalling while the vehicle is in motion or under crucial driving circumstances,... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2025
Incident date: May 8, 2025
The dash keeps showing an error “Rear Door Ajar”. The door is closed and locked. However the interior lights will not go out because “a door is open”. This causes a safety issue when driving.
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
May 8, 2025
Incident date: May 8, 2025
- Blind spot warning detection failure (intermittent, unpredictable) - stops working during a drive and doesn't identify cars in blindspot despite working at the beginning of the drive without any notification of system failure. No way to reproduce this as it occurs randomly. Alternatively, it will ... Read more
BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z across all model years (2023–2026).
12
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths