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title: "2025 Brinkley Model Z issues"
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brand: "brinkley"
model: "model-z"
year: 2025
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2025"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2025.md"
---

# 2025 Brinkley Model Z

Official NHTSA recalls for this model year. Owner reports follow in a separate section.

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

## Official recalls

### 24V-717

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).

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-717) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-717.md)

### 24V-885

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-885) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-885.md)

### 25V-286

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-286) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-286.md)

### 25V-497

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-497) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-497.md)

### 26V-334

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-334) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-334.md)


## Owner reports

Owner reports are not official NHTSA recalls. Each report cites a public complaint, bulletin, forum thread, or manufacturer page. It is not a failure rate, a diagnosis, or a repair procedure.

- [Model Z sidewall cracks at the bedroom slide](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2025/brinkley-model-z-wall-crack)

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/brinkley/model-z/2025