NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2026 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
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
6,061
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
18
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
SUSPENSION
2
100.0%
STRUCTURE
1
50.0%
TRAILER HITCHES
1
50.0%
WHEELS
1
50.0%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
1
SUSPENSION
MULTIPLE AXLE
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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.
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: 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.
Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2601.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
18 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
Lamination
3
Structure
3
Electrical
2
Interior Decor & Furniture
2
Baggage doors
1
Belt Rail
1
Entry Door
1
Entry door, baggage door, light lens
1
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.
11032886
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Work instructions to replace the Wago connectors and add jumper wires for the pigtails on Brinkley Model Z 3420.
11033200
Date: 2026-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Model Z front cap repositioning instructions.
11031810
Date: 2026-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Notices sent to dealer and owners for CSC-2601. It has come to our attention that certain Model Z Fifth Wheels with the SlimRack+ bedroom and bunk room slides, may have wires that could inadvertently get caught in the slide mechanism. We believe new wire securement with proper cable routing will i
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
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.