Model year record

2022 VANLEIGH Beacon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V555000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV)
Vehicles affected
47
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-29
Owners notified
2022-08-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure2
Suspension21,200 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control1400,000 mi

The 2021 model has about 1.5 times 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.