NHTSA recall,
Brinkley RV Model Z (2026)
The shore power inlet lugs may be improperly tightened, causing wires to loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The recall affects 48 vehicles nationwide. The agency reported the issue to NHTSA on January 23, 2026.
Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary, free of charge.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. You may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2601.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Brinkley RV affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Brinkley RV
- Model Z (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
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Brinkley RV
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V043000
- Vehicles affected
- 48
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- REC-2601
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-574-501-4280
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated

