2017 VANLEIGH VILANO
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 1 TSBs
19V588000 Aug 12, 2019
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
17V345000 May 26, 2017
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Because the winch that supports the spare tire may not be properly fastened to the trailer, the trailer's spare tire could fall off while unit is in motion.
Consequence
If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VanLeigh will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire winch with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040. VanLeigh's number for this recall is VL-101.
17V183000 Mar 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers, models 325RL and 365RL. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that indicates incorrect tire and load range information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail t... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VanLeigh will notify owners and will send them a corrected Federal Placard label, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 22, 2024
Incident date: Mar 20, 2023
My husband [XXX] and I own a 2018 Kia Soul, 102,000 miles, and in February, my daughter was driving to school and the front end of the car became shaking violently. It was so dangerous that my husband would not let my daughter drive it, as it was easy to lose control of the car. We took the car in ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
THE ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER FAILED. AN INSPECTOR OF THE UNIT SAID THAT IT WAS A WONDER THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS A 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANO 375RL 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN WHICH WE LIVE.
SUSPENSION
Nov 5, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
LARGE NUMBER OF VANLEIGH VILANO OWNERS ARE REPORTING ISSUES WITH THE SPRING LEAF SUSPENSION, WITH MAJOR BREAKS IN THE STEEL AND LINKAGE BETWEEN THE SPRINGS. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEEL USED IN PRODUCING THESE SPRING LEAFS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REAPPEARING WITH THE 2017 VANLEIGH VILANO MODEL 3... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
LEAF SPRING BROKE. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AND NOTICED WHEELS NO RIGHT ON TRAILER . STOPPED AND TIRES ON DOUBLE AXLE WERE TOUCHING. UNDERNEATH SAW LEAF SPRING BROKE . WEIGHT OF TRAILER IS OVER THE 7000 LB SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION . LIPPERT MFG WILL SEND REPAIR OUT TO REPLACE. ROAD REPAIR TOLD US HE HAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
LEAF SPRING BROKE. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AND NOTICED WHEELS NO RIGHT ON TRAILER . STOPPED AND TIRES ON DOUBLE AXLE WERE TOUCHING. UNDERNEATH SAW LEAF SPRING BROKE . WEIGHT OF TRAILER IS OVER THE 7000 LB SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION . LIPPERT MFG WILL SEND REPAIR OUT TO REPLACE. ROAD REPAIR TOLD US HE HAS ... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
LEAF SPRING BROKE. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AND NOTICED WHEELS NO RIGHT ON TRAILER . STOPPED AND TIRES ON DOUBLE AXLE WERE TOUCHING. UNDERNEATH SAW LEAF SPRING BROKE . WEIGHT OF TRAILER IS OVER THE 7000 LB SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION . LIPPERT MFG WILL SEND REPAIR OUT TO REPLACE. ROAD REPAIR TOLD US HE HAS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
7-WAY CORD INCLUDING BRAKES ARE FUSED OFF OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN BREAK AWAY IS ACTIVATED IT CAN BLOW THIS 20 AMP FUSE AND TERMINATE THE POWER TO THE 7-WAY CORD AND BREAK AWAY. IN A BREAK AWAY SITUATION FROM THE TOW VEHICLE THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BREAK AWAY SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE AND NOT STOP THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 VANLEIGH VILANO
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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 VILANO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VANLEIGH VILANO across all model years (2015–2022).
16
Total Recalls
16
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths