Vanleigh VILANO recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V345000 · Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Reported: 2017-05-26 (May 26, 2017) · Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Because the winch that supports the spare tire may not be properly fastened to the trailer, the trailer's spare tire could fall off while unit is in motion.
Consequence: If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VanLeigh will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire winch with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040. VanLeigh's number for this recall is VL-101.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V588000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Shackle
Reported: 2019-08-12 (August 12, 2019) · Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Vanleigh RV (Vanleigh) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vilano and Beacon fifth wheel recreational trailers. The suspension shackles may be too short, causing them to fail.
Consequence: Failure of the suspension shackle may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vanleigh will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing shackles with longer ones, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V183000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2017-03-15 (March 15, 2017) · Model years: 2016, 2017
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers, models 325RL and 365RL. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that indicates incorrect tire and load range information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VanLeigh will notify owners and will send them a corrected Federal Placard label, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V355000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
Reported: 2021-05-14 (May 14, 2021) · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches. The water heater housing may not have been properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach.
Consequence: Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V555000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2022-07-29 (July 29, 2022) · Model years: 2022
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) is recalling certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2022. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV's number for this recall is VL-105.
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