Model year record

2021 VANLEIGH Beacon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V490000

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

Component
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Manufacturer
VanLeigh RV
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-29
Owners notified
2021-08-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V355000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater
Manufacturer
VanLeigh RV
Vehicles affected
366
Reported to NHTSA
2021-05-14
Owners notified
2021-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure2
Structure: body2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2

The 2020 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.