Brinkley trailer wiring may be unsecured risking a short circuit
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z trailers because the electrical wiring may not be secured properly, which can damage the wiring and cause a short circuit.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: unsecured wiring presents a fire hazard without affecting control or propulsion, and no incidents are recorded.
Plain-English summary
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z trailers. About 35 units are potentially affected.
The electrical wiring may not be secured properly, which can result in damaged wiring and a short circuit.
NHTSA states that a short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will secure the electrical wires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 14, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280, referencing recall number REC-2503, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
- Brand
- BRINKLEY RV
- Manufacturer
- Brinkley RV
- Affected units
- 35
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MODEL Z
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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