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NHTSA recall,

Brinkley RV Model Z (2025-2026)

The shock bolts may be incorrectly tightened, and broken bolt heads may detach and become a road hazard.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers because the shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 6,061 vehicles nationwide.

The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 28, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Brinkley RV affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Model Z, model years 2025 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
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Nationwide
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Component
Suspension defect
Campaign
26V334000
Vehicles affected
6,061
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
REC-2602
Manufacturer phone
1-574-501-4280

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)