Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 2, 2025
Brinkley RV 2024-2025 Model Z Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury
Brinkley is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers due to steps that may detach while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement of the clip-on bracket.
Brinkley is recalling specific 2024-2025 Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers because the clip-on step assembly can detach while in use, potentially causing injury. This recall affects owners who have these models and requires immediate attention to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81630-brinkley-rv-2024-2025-model-z-recall-steps-may-detach.
“Brinkley RV 2024-2025 Model Z Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81630-brinkley-rv-2024-2025-model-z-recall-steps-may-detach. Based on NHTSA recall #25V286000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V286000).
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers because steps may detach while in use, increasing the risk of injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on May 1, 2025. Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Brinkley RV Model G, 2024-2025
Brinkley RV Model Z, 2024-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach while in use. This increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Brinkley RV has 10 other recalls on record since September 29, 2023. Other recent recalls of similar products include Keystone 2026 Montana RV Recall: Underbelly Detachment Risk (April 2, 2026), Grand Design 2025-2026 Lineage RV Seats Recall: Loose Base Risk (April 30, 2026), and Grand Design 2021-2024 Momentum Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (January 26, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Brinkley RV has a removable step assembly on the 2024-2025 Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers. The recall was issued for specific models with a clip-on bracket that may become loose.
Brand
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to schedule a free replacement of the clip-on bracket.
Stop Using Until Fixed
Do not use the vehicle until the clip-on bracket is securely replaced to prevent steps from detaching.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 19 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Brinkley RV
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brinkley RV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V286000 — Brinkley RV 2024-2025 Model Z Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury
Hello,
I own a Brinkley RV 2024-2025 Model Z Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury that is covered by recall 25V286000 from Brinkley RV.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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