2025 Brinkley RV Model Z Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Coil springs (suspension)
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
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…
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
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…
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Step/ladder (structure)
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.
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…
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
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.
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.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The Rh side both inner wheel bearing seals failed and leaked grease on to the brake shoes. This caused 50% of the braking action to be ineffective. This is a well known issue that the manufacturer of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2026 · Service brakes
“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 s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2025 · Electrical system
Compare Brinkley RV Model Z model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Brinkley RV Model Z model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2023 Brinkley RV Model Z | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z | 5 | 3 |
| 2026 Brinkley RV Model Z | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z
How do I know if my 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Brinkley RV dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V717000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Brinkley RV models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.