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- Problem
- Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The shock absorber retainer bolts on certain trailers may have been tightened incorrectly during assembly. Over time, the bolt heads and washers can break and detach, potentially landing on the road where they become a hazard to other drivers and could increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, the repair is free. Dealers will replace the shock bolts at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. You can also contact Brinkley RV customer service at 1-574-501-4280 and reference recall number REC-2602. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall will be searchable beginning May 28, 2026, and check for any other open recalls at the same time.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Brinkley RV Model Z | 20252026 |
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