2018 Vanleigh VILANO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
Suspension: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. 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 11253708 · 2019-09-06 (September 6, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VANLEIGH VILANO. WHILE THE RV WAS BEING INSPECTED AT RV CORRAL (LOCATED AT 1890 STATE HWY 99 N, EUGENE, OR 97402, [phone removed]) FOR AN ALIGNMENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11253708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11516895 · 2023-04-13 (April 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V588000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11516895 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.
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 ↗