The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V043000·Announced 2026-01-23

2026 Brinkley RV Model Z Trailers Recalled for Fire Risk

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers because shore power inlet lugs may be improperly tightened, causing wires to loosen, overheat, and create a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The hazard presents a significant risk of fire (a high-harm outcome) in a product category where injury or property damage could result. No reported illnesses or injuries are documented in the source text, but the potential for harm meets the High threshold under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing.

If the lugs are not tightened properly, the wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280 for more information. Brinkley's internal recall number is REC-2601.

The recalled product

Product
BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicles / Travel Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
48

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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