- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the suspension shackle may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Vanleigh Beacon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2019 for the shackle. For comparison, the 2017 has 0 and the 2019 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Beacon year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Vanleigh Beacon problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Vanleigh Beacon recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
There are several issues with my Vanleigh RV that I believe warrant investigation and recall. The main structural element I believe common with all my problems is the under-designed frame in its entirety. I have had to have the rear portion of my frame strengthened by the frame manufacturer (Lippert) due to it going out of camber. This has caused numerous slide operation problems as well as continual floor damage inside the RV. There is also too much flex in the front portion of the frame causing continuous body...
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damage. I applied the Vanleigh recommended fix of inserting wood slats into the aluminum channels on each side of the front end but things have gotten worse. The newly recommended fix is to remove the outer surfaces of the front of the RV and weld additional support into the aluminum frame structure. I believe these aluminum welds have broken due to the previously recommend Vanleigh fix with the wood slats. The slats stiffened the bottom aluminum but now pushed the movement further up the structure thus breaking the aluminum welds of the RV sides around the king pin section.
Vanleigh Beacon: every year compared
All Beacon years2018 Vanleigh Beacon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2018 Vanleigh Vilano | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon
Does the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon: shackle (August 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 10, 2024 and the latest on May 10, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Vanleigh Beacon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Vanleigh Beacon year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Vanleigh Beacon years have the most complaints?
2022 (5), 2021 (3), 2019 (2). See every Vanleigh Beacon year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Vanleigh Beacon has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data