prior to every trip i make i do a pre trip inspection . I purchased a brand new brinkley rv on 2/18/2026 the hitch where it connects to my vehicle on the rv side has a major CRACK in the frame . my rv came equipped with the the LIPPERT TCS suspension and I am experiencing a suspension failure where the suspension parts …
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prior to every trip i make i do a pre trip inspection . I purchased a brand new brinkley rv on 2/18/2026 the hitch where it connects to my vehicle on the rv side has a major CRACK in the frame . my rv came equipped with the the LIPPERT TCS suspension and I am experiencing a suspension failure where the suspension parts are falling off as I am driving without warning .i did a post trip in spection because i notice a significant change in the way the rv was handling and i found this : the bolts that hold the axles are hitting the frame . shock bolts are shearing off and coming loose , shock absorbers are falling off . bump stops are falling off and i lost one on the highway back from [XXX] . the unit has less than 2500 miles on it . if a shock absorber or other suspension parts fall off it could cause a catastrophic accident . the curt TCS failure are going viral on you tube the rv is currently in my driveway and it is unsafe to transport . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: 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.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: 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.
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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