2017 Vanleigh VILANO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes 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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Suspension: 2; Electrical System: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 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: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes 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 11012160 · 2017-08-01 (August 1, 2017)
7-WAY CORD INCLUDING BRAKES ARE FUSED OFF OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN BREAK AWAY IS ACTIVATED IT CAN BLOW THIS 20 AMP FUSE AND TERMINATE THE POWER TO THE 7-WAY CORD AND BREAK AWAY. IN A BREAK AWAY SITUATION FROM THE TOW VEHICLE THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BREAK AWAY SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE AND NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I AM A TECHNICIAN AT AN RV DEALERSHIP AND NOTICED THIS. I CALLED VAN LEIGH AND ASKED WHY THEY DID THIS AND HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED AN ANSWER. I CHECKED ALL OF THE OTHER 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANOS ON OUR SALES LOT AND THEY ARE ALL WIRED THIS WAY…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11012160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11141618 · 2018-10-20 (October 20, 2018)
LEAF SPRING BROKE. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AND NOTICED WHEELS NO RIGHT ON TRAILER . STOPPED AND TIRES ON DOUBLE AXLE WERE TOUCHING. UNDERNEATH SAW LEAF SPRING BROKE . WEIGHT OF TRAILER IS OVER THE 7000 LB SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION . LIPPERT MFG WILL SEND REPAIR OUT TO REPLACE. ROAD REPAIR TOLD US HE HAS REPLACED SEVERAL OF SAME RECENTLY DUE TO THE SPRING IS TOO SHORT . LUCKY WE DIDN'T FLIP AND INJURIES SUSTAINED.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11141618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11149468 · 2018-11-05 (November 5, 2018)
LARGE NUMBER OF VANLEIGH VILANO OWNERS ARE REPORTING ISSUES WITH THE SPRING LEAF SUSPENSION, WITH MAJOR BREAKS IN THE STEEL AND LINKAGE BETWEEN THE SPRINGS. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEEL USED IN PRODUCING THESE SPRING LEAFS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REAPPEARING WITH THE 2017 VANLEIGH VILANO MODEL 365RL
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11149468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11206230 · 2019-05-08 (May 8, 2019)
THE ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER FAILED. AN INSPECTOR OF THE UNIT SAID THAT IT WAS A WONDER THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS A 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANO 375RL 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN WHICH WE LIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11206230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11578954 · 2024-03-22 (March 22, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450 equipped with a 2017 Vanleigh RV. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, and going over train tracks she observed abnormal shaking. The contact stated that a friend following the RV observed both right wheels smoking. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and a mobile RV tech diagnosed the RV with frame damage and broken spring. The RV was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was bent and was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mil…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11578954 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V183000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2017-03-15 (March 15, 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 ↗17V345000 · Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Reported: 2017-05-26 (May 26, 2017)
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)
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 ↗