--- title: "Does my Brinkley Model Z have a recall?" kind: "answer" slug: "does-my-brinkley-model-z-have-a-recall" url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-brinkley-model-z-have-a-recall" markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-brinkley-model-z-have-a-recall.md" --- # Does my Brinkley Model Z have a recall? Recall answers explain official NHTSA recalls and a VIN check. A model-year campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not recalls. NHTSA has recalls on file for the Brinkley Model Z years on this site. Open your year, then confirm the VIN at NHTSA and with a dealer. A campaign on a year does not mean your VIN is included. ## Brinkley Model Z Official recalls for the Brinkley Model Z come from NHTSA. - 2024: NHTSA has 4 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2024) - 2025: NHTSA has 5 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2025) - 2026: NHTSA has 2 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2026) - 26V-043: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-043) - 26V-334: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-334) - 24V-717: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-717) - 24V-885: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-885) - 25V-286: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-286) - 25V-497: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-497) - 24V-037: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-037) - 24V-476: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-476) ## Questions ### Does my Brinkley Model Z have a recall? It depends on the year, and then on the VIN. NHTSA has recalls on file for the Brinkley Model Z in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Check the VIN at NHTSA, then ask a dealer to confirm. A campaign on a model year does not mean your VIN is included. ### Which Brinkley Model Z campaigns does NHTSA have on file? NHTSA lists 26V-043, 26V-334, 24V-717, 24V-885, 25V-286, 25V-497, 24V-037, and 24V-476. Open the matching year page for the summary. A campaign on a year does not mean your VIN is included. ### How do I know if my Brinkley Model Z VIN is included? Enter the VIN at https://www.rigfixhq.com/vin-check to see the make, model, and year, and the campaigns on file for that model year. Confirm the exact VIN at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof your VIN is included. If NHTSA shows a campaign, call a Brinkley dealer and ask them to confirm the repair. ### Where are the Brinkley Model Z year pages? Brinkley Model Z has a page for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Start at the model page, then open the year that matches your RV or tow vehicle. HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-brinkley-model-z-have-a-recall