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
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
- 2025 BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
- Brand
- BRINKLEY RV
- Manufacturer
- Brinkley RV
- Category
- Vehicle
- Hazard
- structural-defect
- road-hazard
- crash-risk
- 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.