2025 Brinkley RV Model Z
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. Newest first.
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes · Wheels › Hub
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 the trailer and axle , Brinkley and Curt/Lippert are aware. The failed part number is GS-2250DL. The cavity was Not over greased. This issued needs to be upgraded to a safety recall asap.
- Electrical system · Service brakes, electric
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…
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 contact stated that the fire started on the driver's side rear wheel. The fire department arrived at the residence to inspect for hot spots. A fire department report was filed, and the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. The contact stated that three days before the failure, the RV was used for camping, and the "Trailer Brake Failure" message displayed while driving; however, upon inspection, no failure was found. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company did not deem the RV totaled, but instead determined that it was an electrical fire with no origin. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
- Service brakes · Wheels › Hub
Grease seals are blown. Grease everywhere on brakes. This is a known issue and no manufacturer are doing a recall. They are asking everyone to pull the drms and see if yours are affected. Going to cause an accident before too long.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009676On certain Model Z-Air Travel Trailers (total population of 7), the draw bars on the A-frames were built with under-sized steel members. The frame structure is constructed appropriately for expected usage but has minimal Safety Factor above the vehicles rated GVWR. Under certain dynamic loading conditions, the steel beams in the A-frame could yield. Over time, significant loading events could compromise a units structural integrity if unaddressed. This is based on an internal design standard (elevated Safety Factor) used by the chassis supplier. There is no work instruction for this work, as the supplier reached out and completed this work through their internal service team, without having dealers or mobile techs complete any work. At the time of this submittal, all 7 units in the population have had the work completed.
- 11008938Brinkley RV has determined that under certain conditions, a siphon condition can occur in the fresh water holding tank plumbing, causing a loss of fresh water. Brinkley RV will, at no charge to the customer, provide anti-siphon valves to address the concern.
- 11007162Brinkley RV has determined that under certain conditions the decorative light lens covers may peel, allowing the possibility of water intrusion and damage to the LED light strips behind them. This is a supporting document to the previous informational submittal 24MC11003772.
- 11006642This communication provides a response/resolution to complaints about Air Conditioner noise and short-cycling concerns on the Z Air Travel Trailer product (258 units with VIN range 000001 - 000258).
- 11003772This communication was made in e-mail format to dealers, alerting them of potential adhesion issues on front cap lens covers. Related issues will be covered by Brinkley RV under warranty.
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