2025 Brinkley RV Model Z problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z, most often about brakes. There are 5 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 3 of 3 complaints (100%).
- Wheels & Tires (2) and electrical system (1) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 4,000 mi.
- Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries.
- The 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z has 5 recalls on file.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 3 Brinkley RV Model Z model years we track.
2025 Brinkley RV Model Z problems by category
- Brakes3 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 |
| Wheels:hub | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2025 Brinkley RV Model Z recalls (5)
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2602. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z trailers. The electrical wiring may not be secured properly, which can result in damaged wiring and a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the electrical wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2503.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
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.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
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.
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Risk: Underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2403.
Recent 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 27, 2026KYBrakesWheels & Tires
The Rh side both inner wheel bearing seals failed and leaked grease on to the brake shoes. This caused 50% of the braking action to be ineffective. This is a well known issue that the manufacturer of the trailer and axle , Brinkley and Curt/Lippert are aware. The failed part number is GS-2250DL. The cavity was Not over greased. This issued needs to be upgraded to a safety recall asap.
NHTSA complaint #11767213 · source - Filed Dec 4, 20254,000 miSCFireBrakesElectrical System
The contact owns a 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway, the contact heard popping sounds coming from the RV. The contact then noticed there were sparks coming from under the RV before it caught fire. The contact put out the fire with a hose. The contact stated that the fire started on the driver's side rear wheel. The fire department arrived at the residence to inspect for hot spots. A fire department report was filed,…
NHTSA complaint #11702914 · source - Filed May 8, 2025WABrakesWheels & Tires
Grease seals are blown. Grease everywhere on brakes. This is a known issue and no manufacturer are doing a recall. They are asking everyone to pull the drms and see if yours are affected. Going to cause an accident before too long.
NHTSA complaint #11659834 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology