Brinkley RV recalls 2025–2026 Model Z trailers over incorrectly tightened shock bolts
The shock bolts may have been tightened wrongly, so bolt heads and washers could break off and land on the road, which could cause other drivers to crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the shock bolts for free. Owners may call Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 and cite recall number REC-2602; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Brinkley RV Model Z 2025–2026
- Company
- Brinkley RV
- Hazard
- Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 6,061 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V334000
- Manufacturer campaign number: REC-2602
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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