2026 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Improperly Tightened 50-Amp Shore Power Inlet May Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.
- The risk
The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
48 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Brinkley RV Model Z.
- Compared with
Brinkley RV has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
9 earlier NHTSA recalls by Brinkley RV since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 30, 2025 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Wires May Become Damaged and Short Circuit (agency record)
- May 1, 2025 2024-2025 Brinkley RV Model G, 2024-2025 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Removable Steps May Detach While In Use (agency record)
- Jan. 30, 2025 Brinkley RV recall: Solar Charge Controller Failure May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Nov. 22, 2024 Brinkley RV recall: Towed Vehicle May Detach from Pin Box (agency record)
- Oct. 21, 2024 Brinkley RV recall: Solar Panel Wiring May Overheat Causing Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2601.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Brinkley RV Model Z 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V043000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brinkley RV |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 48 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | REC-2601 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record