- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Vanleigh Beacon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the water heater. For comparison, the 2018 has 1 and the 2020 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Beacon year, for its age
#309 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Vanleigh Beacon problems
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2019 Vanleigh Beacon recalls 2
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
- 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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My Vanliegh Beacon 39GBB Fram broke near the 5th wheel hitch causing large body undulations while towing. The frame cracked along a longitudinal beam along to forward section connecting the main body and the over the bed area. This caused major fiberglass damage and an unsafe situation where only one side of the frame was still connected to the 5th wheel hitch. I witnessed the Lippert frame manufacturer's rep review the damage and he engineered a "fix" to be done at the Vanliegh repair facility in Tischamingo,...
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MS in 2021. The next road trip, the frame broke again and I was told I was out of warranty. My $140,000 5th wheel is not road worthy and the manufacturer will not stand behind the product.
The spring hangers on vanleigh rvs whose frame is manufactured by lippert components break during normal use. Please find the enclosed pictures. This is a lippert issue in my opinion but the unit as mentioned is made by vanleigh rv. My rv suffered this issue and upon a query to several other vanleigh rv owners its a common theme. A quick review of other rv forums finds the same issue and the fix is to "beef up" the affected area. Infact I was told lippert techs know of this issue and have a picture of a...
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"beefed up" hanger. I spoke with a customer service rep at vanleigh and was told this was a known issue. Im happy to provide more pictures if needed and provide weblinks to other customers with this same lippert frame issue.
Vanleigh Beacon: every year compared
All Beacon years2019 Vanleigh Beacon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Vanleigh Beacon | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2019 Vanleigh Vilano | 1 | 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 2019 Vanleigh Beacon
Does the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon: water heater (May 2021); 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 2019 Vanleigh Beacon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 2020 and the latest on March 21, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 27 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2019 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