2025-2026 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Incorrectly Tightened Shock Bolts
Report received by NHTSA: May 22, 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 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.
- Who's affected
6,061 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 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
10 earlier NHTSA recalls by Brinkley RV since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 23, 2026 2026 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Improperly Tightened 50-Amp Shore Power Inlet May Cause Fire
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V334000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brinkley RV |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 22, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,061 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | REC-2602 |
| “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