2019 Vanleigh Vilano

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VANLEIGH VILANO 365RL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ANOTHER MOTORIST ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION WAS TILTED TO THE RIGHT. THE RV WAS TOWED TO A PARKING LOT. THE TOW SERVICE CAME BACK THE FOLLOWING DAY AND REPLACED THREE SPRINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NORMALLY SIX SPRINGS. THE RV WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED REPLACING ALL SIX SPRINGS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ON HIS OWN. THE RV WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT RV SPECIALIST WHO COMPLETELY REPLACED THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE FRAME MANUFACTURER (LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V588000 (SUSPENSION) ON THE MANUFACTURER'S WEB SITE. THE RV WAS REPAIRED.*DT *TT *JS *TR