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2024 Brinkley RV Model Z problems

NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2024 Brinkley RV Model Z, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z.

At a glance

Complaints
2
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,157
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
40

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM150.0%
SERVICE BRAKES150.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic150.0%1.00
mechanical failure150.0%0.48
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate2100.0%0.46

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

25V286000

Date: 2025-05-01. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V885000

Date: 2024-11-22. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.

Defect: 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.

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.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V476000

Date: 2024-06-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V037000

Date: 2024-01-23. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

40 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
Lamination5
Heating & Cooling4
Interior Decor & Furniture3
Structure3
STRUCTURE3
Bedroom Slide2
EQUIPMENT2
Hardware2

11037653

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

In the unlikely event that the head should break off of a fastener holding the T-molding to a slide-out, the following information provides direction on removing the screw shank and installing a replacement fastener

11035558

Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Under different circumstances, it may be necessary to remove and replace the belt rail along a slide-out. The following instructions provide direction for performing this procedure.

11034189

Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Update to WI-001-2024 Model Z Bed Platform Repair and Vent installation. This is to correct the placement of the bedroom slide-out rollers on the bedroom floor.

11033200

Date: 2026-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Model Z front cap repositioning instructions.

11032055

Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This document refers to the adjustment of a Dineska ? system that wona t close properly or is bowed up when extended. Updated affected models

11030587

Date: 2026-03-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Updated Work instructions to WI-003-2024. This Revision (REV B) shows how to replace the decorative light lens cover on the front cap which may peel and allow for water intrusion. This could damage the LED light strip behind them.

11029135

Date: 2026-02-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Updated work instructions for Model Z fifth wheel (except Z3610) sidewall replacement.

11029136

Date: 2026-02-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This is a revised version of a previously distributed instruction outlining sidewall repair instructions in the event there are cracks in the sidewall of a unit. This instruction has been shared with a limited number of dealer partners who have been trained on the specific fiberglass and associated

11026118

Date: 2025-11-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This is a revised version of a previously distributed instruction outlining sidewall repair instructions in the event there are cracks in the sidewall of a unit. This instruction has been shared with a limited number of dealer partners who have been trained on the specific fiberglass and associated

11023653

Date: 2025-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This is a revised version of a previously distributed instruction outlining sidewall repair procedures in the event there are cracks in the sidewall of a unit. This instruction has been shared with a limited number of dealer partners who have been trained on the specific fiberglass and associated si

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
MODEL Z2

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