2022 VANLEIGH BEACON
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 3 TSBs
22V555000 Jul 29, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2025
Car bought new April 2026. At 1700 miles the 12v battery drained completely overnight after having been driven not 8 hours earlier. Car parked in garage, windows down and car left unlocked. Car was charged to 95% and did NOT have the charging cable on. Woke up to drive it and it wouldn’t start. To... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the seat belt warning light was intermittently illuminated while the se... Read more
STEERING
May 22, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact's wife received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V132000 (Suspension, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue but stated that parts were not yet availab... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 22, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
Brakes are spongy and need to be pumped to stop vehicle in a timely manner. Brake fluid flush, brake pads and rotors did not solve the problem. The 2010 Ford Fusion SE has a recall dealing with a similar issue, but my specific VIN is not a part of the mass recall. No warning lamps or messages came o... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 22, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
Brakes are spongy and need to be pumped to stop vehicle in a timely manner. Brake fluid flush, brake pads and rotors did not solve the problem. The 2010 Ford Fusion SE has a recall dealing with a similar issue, but my specific VIN is not a part of the mass recall. No warning lamps or messages came o... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 4, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involve... Read more
STEERING
Feb 4, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involve... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
May 27, 2022
Incident date: Jul 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV Trader. The contact stated while his friend was driving his RV trader at 30 mph while trying to brake, he felt a delay in the brake pedal. The trader was taken to the dealer on a separate occasion. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes needed to be flushed. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 3, 2022
Incident date: Jan 31, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and looking at the rearview mirror, he noticed smoke at the top of the rear end of the RV. The contact pulled to the local Pep Boys and parked the RV. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 VANLEIGH BEACON
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 134100 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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.
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
20
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths