2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
2 recalls — 5 complaints — 5 TSBs
21V490000 Jun 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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.
Consequence
In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
21V355000 May 14, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 29, 2026
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
The frame of my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 39FFB fifth wheel trailer has experienced a catastrophic structural failure in the primary load-bearing area near the king pin. The frame has fractured on both sides between the king pin structure and upper deck riser in a non-welded section of the frame. This f... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2026
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
The frame of my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 39FFB fifth wheel trailer has experienced a catastrophic structural failure in the primary load-bearing area near the king pin. The frame has fractured on both sides between the king pin structure and upper deck riser in a non-welded section of the frame. This f... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 29, 2026
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
The frame of my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 39FFB fifth wheel trailer has experienced a catastrophic structural failure in the primary load-bearing area near the king pin. The frame has fractured on both sides between the king pin structure and upper deck riser in a non-welded section of the frame. This f... Read more
STEERING
Mar 21, 2024
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
After using the LKAS at 36,300 miles I observed stickiness in the steering wheel. I drove it for awhile but the stickiness makes it difficult to steer and could cause an accident. I took it to the dealer and now at 37,000 miles it needs a complete rack and pinion steering assembly at almost $4000 do... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 20, 2024
Incident date: Apr 12, 2023
[XXX]: After arriving home and parking in my driveway (plugged in the block heater that came installed from the factory), approximately 35 minutes later my neighbor rang the doorbell. She was yelling that my truck was on fire! The flames were starting to hit my eaves on my house. I put the fire out ... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 351322 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 134100 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
VSB-05
Feb 3, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
It has come to our attention that some 2021 and 2022 Vilano, Pinecrest and Beacon 5th wheel RV's have skylights that are developing cracks.
VSB-05
Feb 3, 2022
134100 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
It has come to our attention that some 2021 and 2022 Vilano, Pinecrest and Beacon 5th wheel RV's have skylights that are developing cracks.
VSB-04
Nov 3, 2021
351322 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK
Some 2021 Vilano and Beacon 5th wheel RV's were manufactured with the gate valves arranged in such a way that the black and the gray valves must be open to drain the gray tank. To correct this issue, Tiffin is asking owners to arrange to t
11-2021
Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
It has come to our attention that some 2021 Vilano and Beacon 5th wheel RV's were manufactured with the gate valves arranged in such a way that the black and the gray valves must be open to drain the gray tank. To correct this issue, we ar
No comms 2022-03
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2022 for VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV).
VANLEIGH BEACON — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VANLEIGH BEACON across all model years (2015–2022).
11
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths