2027 Brinkley RV Model I recall: Exterior Ladder May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: July 30, 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 2027 Model I trailers. The exterior ladder may not be properly secured to the support backer.
- The risk
The ladder may detach during use, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
28 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Brinkley RV Model I.
- 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
11 earlier NHTSA recalls by Brinkley RV since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 22, 2026 2025-2026 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: Incorrectly Tightened Shock Bolts (agency record)
- Jan. 23, 2026 Brinkley RV recall: Improperly Tightened 50-Amp Shore Power Inlet May Cause Fire (agency record)
- July 30, 2025 Brinkley RV recall: Wires May Become Damaged and Short Circuit (agency record)
- May 1, 2025 Brinkley RV 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2603.
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 I 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V499000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brinkley RV |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 28 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | REC-2603 |
| “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