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2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 4, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 22, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Brinkley Rv Model Z, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and tires & wheels categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 25 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes250.0%
  • Electrical125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V334000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS; SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

May 22, 2026
6,061 units potentially affected
The defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
The risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 RVManufacturer number REC-2602View on NHTSA.gov
25V497000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Jul 30, 2025
35 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The 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 RVManufacturer number REC-2503View on NHTSA.gov
25V286000

STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

May 1, 2025
1,607 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
The 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 RVManufacturer number REC-2502View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesElectrical
Filed Dec 4, 2025
Fire reported

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.

NHTSA ID
11702914
Incident
Jul 25, 2025
Mileage
4,000 mi
BrakesTires & wheels
Filed May 8, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID
11659834
Incident
May 8, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

WI-097-2026

STRUCTURE:BODY

Under different circumstances, it may be necessary to remove and replace the belt rail along a slide-out. The following instructions provide direction for performing this procedure.

WI-001-2024 REV B

Update to WI-001-2024 Model Z Bed Platform Repair and Vent installation. This is to correct the placement of the bedroom slide-out rollers on the bedroom floor.

WI-092-2026

STRUCTURE:BODY

Model Z front cap repositioning instructions.

WI-006-2025 REV-C

This document refers to the adjustment of a Dinesk™ system that won’t close properly or is bowed up when extended. Updated affected models

WI-003-2024 Rev-B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Updated Work instructions to WI-003-2024. This Revision (REV B) shows how to replace the decorative light lens cover on the front cap which may peel and allow for water intrusion. This could damage the LED light strip behind them.

WI-029-2025 (REV-F)

STRUCTURE:BODY

Updated work instructions for Model Z fifth wheel (except Z3610) sidewall replacement.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Brinkley Rv Model Z by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026120—
2025Viewing250—
2024240—
2023010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.