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2024 Brinkley RV Model Z Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Brinkley RV dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2024 Brinkley RV Model Z owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z, describing incidents dated March 1, 2024 to April 22, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11734996 · Filed April 30, 2026
From the time of purchase we have had an issue with the fuse blowing when we retracted the kitchen slide. We have had our Brinkley 5th wheel in for service at approved Brinkley locations for this issue multiple times with the issue reproduced. Service has occurred for this issue from March 2024…
ODI #11659858 · Filed May 8, 2025
Two out of four seals were blowen on the breakdrum and breaks drums contaminated with grease.

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Removable Steps May Detach While In Use

NHTSA #25V286000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2025 · Brinkley RV

Potentially affected: 1,607 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Brinkley RV campaign REC-2502 · Owners notified May 21, 2025

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Safety consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2502.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Towed Vehicle May Detach from Pin Box

NHTSA #24V885000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2024 · Brinkley RV

Potentially affected: 466 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Brinkley RV campaign REC-2405 · Owners notified December 12, 2024 · Vehicles built September 23, 2024 – November 14, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.

Safety consequence

The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Incorrectly Wired 12-Volt System May Cause Fire

NHTSA #24V476000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported June 25, 2024 · Brinkley RV

Potentially affected: 3,157 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Brinkley RV campaign REC-2402 · Owners notified July 8, 2024 · Vehicles built May 1, 2022 – April 23, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers. The 12-volt system may have been incorrectly wired without overcurrent protection and with undersized wiring for the refrigerator, which can result in overheating.

Safety consequence

Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Wheel Assembly May Detach

NHTSA #24V037000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice

Reported January 23, 2024 · Brinkley RV

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Brinkley RV campaign REC-2401 · Owners notified February 5, 2024

Defect description

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles. The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle.

Safety consequence

Wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in February 05, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2401.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z.

Electrical System

ODI #11734996

Incident: March 1, 2024 · Filed: April 30, 2026

From the time of purchase we have had an issue with the fuse blowing when we retracted the kitchen slide. We have had our Brinkley 5th wheel in for service at approved Brinkley locations for this issue multiple times with the issue reproduced. Service has occurred for this issue from March 2024 until April 2026. In April 2024 when we picked up the trailer we were told by Mike Thompson dealership where we purchased the RV, that this is common and we should invest in fuses. Despite multiple trips for service the issue has yet to be resolved. We have ultimately been told to use resettable fuses, however we are extremely worried about a potential fire hazard. There is an overcurrent that occurs with the slide retraction. Although a resettable fuse may resolve the symptom it does not treat the cause. When a 30A fuse has an audible pop, you know that there are multiples of 30A hitting the fuse resulting in 100+amps of current coursing through the wiring, stressing the motor and the printed circuit board until that fuse opens. Resettable fuses are good for approximately 100 cycles before they are no longer viable. If these fuses short, it is unknown how long the PCB trace will be able to handle the current prior to it burning and becoming a fuse itself. This would ruin the main fuse panel board and possibly the motor while potentially causing a fire.

Service Brakes

ODI #11659858

Incident: April 22, 2025 · Filed: May 8, 2025

Two out of four seals were blowen on the breakdrum and breaks drums contaminated with grease.

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