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Safety recall · 26V043000

Electrical system Brinkley RV recall

Brinkley RV reported this recall to NHTSA on January 24, 2026. It covers about 48 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V043000
Reported
Jan 24, 2026
Vehicles
48
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.

The risk

The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Brinkley RV dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V043000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2026 Brinkley RV Model Z32C

Questions

Is the 26V043000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Brinkley RV's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V043000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V043000 announced?

Brinkley RV reported it to NHTSA on January 24, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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