Brinkley is recalling 2026 Model Z RVs with potentially loose shore power lugs that could overheat and cause fire. Owners received notification letters in February 2026.
The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Brinkley is recalling certain 2026 Model Z RVs because shore power inlet lugs may be improperly tightened, which could overheat and cause a fire. This is a safety issue that requires dealer inspection to fix.
The shore power inlet lugs may be too loose, causing electrical connections to overheat. This overheating could lead to a fire if not properly tightened.
Owners of 2026 Brinkley Model Z RVs are affected. Those who use shore power connections regularly face the highest risk.
Check for 2026 Model Z Brinkley RVs. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 2, 2026.
Call 1-574-501-4280 to schedule a dealer inspection for the shore power lugs.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lugs for free as part of this recall.
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.
The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened, which could overheat and cause a fire.
Check if you own a 2026 Model Z Brinkley RV. Owners received notification letters in February 2026.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lugs for free. Contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to schedule the inspection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brinkley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V043000 — Brinkley Brinkley Hello, I own a Brinkley that is covered by recall 26V043000 from Brinkley. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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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.
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