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2025-2026 Model Z trailers recall: Incorrectly tightened shock bolts

Certain 2025–2026 Model Z trailers are affected; involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026. Brinkley RV recalled the trailers because shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened, which can allow broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers to detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the shock bolts free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026, and owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 (Brinkley recall REC-2602).

What's being recalled

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V334000; Manufacturer campaign REC-2602

The hazard

Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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