2022 Vanleigh BEACON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
200,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Structure: 2; Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2022: 2; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11455063 · 2022-03-03 (March 3, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and looking at the rearview mirror, he noticed smoke at the top of the rear end of the RV. The contact pulled to the local Pep Boys and parked the RV. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger suspension had dropped to the ground. Additionally, the contact noticed that the undercarriage, the rear-end wall, the passenger's side sidewall, and hoses were damaged. The RV was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspen…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11455063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466368 · 2022-05-27 (May 27, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV Trader. The contact stated while his friend was driving his RV trader at 30 mph while trying to brake, he felt a delay in the brake pedal. The trader was taken to the dealer on a separate occasion. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes needed to be flushed. The manufacturer flushed the brakes but the failure continued. The RV trader was not repaired. The Rv trader was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 400,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 400,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11466368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569747 · 2024-02-04 (February 4, 2024)
I purchased this vehicle new July 14, 2022. On its first trip, I noticed a gap starting on the side panels near the overhang of the 5th wheel. I reported this to the dealer and they determined that there was excessive flame flex. The vehicle had to be taken back to the manufacturer to be repaired. I’m still having issues with frame flex. This 5th wheel weighs 18,500 pounds and the fact that there is broken components to the frame put all of us at risk of great bodily harm or death. This is an issue in the RV 5th wheel industry that needs to be …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11590067 · 2024-05-22 (May 22, 2024)
This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the Lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in Indiana near Gary, Indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left. Fortunately, there was no one to my left and I was able to regain control and get to the shoulder. After inspecting, I determined that the pin holding the leaf springs together sheared off after going over a bridge expansion joint. The second issue I d…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11590067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11746491 · 2026-06-25 (June 25, 2026)
See attached document for complaint.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11746491 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V490000 · Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Reported: 2021-06-29 (June 29, 2021)
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
Consequence: In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 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)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗