2025 Brinkley RV Model Z Trailers Recalled for Loose Shock Bolts
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Model Z trailers because shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened, risking detachment and creating a road 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 source states that detached bolt parts may become a road hazard increasing crash risk for other vehicles, indicating a structural safety defect with potential for harm. However, no deaths or injuries have been reported in the source text, and NHTSA has not issued a Class I designation, so the score does not exceed High.
Plain-English summary
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts in the rear suspension coil springs may have been incorrectly tightened during manufacturing.
Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of affected trailers will receive notification letters beginning June 2, 2026. Dealers will replace the shock bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026. Brinkley's internal recall number is REC-2602.
The recalled product
- Product
- BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
- Brand
- BRINKLEY RV
- Manufacturer
- Brinkley RV
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 6,061
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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