- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2022 Vanleigh Beacon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (3) and the body, doors & structure (2). Those complaints describe 2 fires. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2022 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2021 has 3.
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FFar more problems than a typical Beacon year, for its age
#242 most complained-about 2022 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2022 Vanleigh Beacon problems
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2022 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 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
- The risk
- In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
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5 complaints about the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the Lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in Indiana near Gary, Indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left. Fortunately, there was no one to my left and I was able to regain control and get to the shoulder. After inspecting, I determined that the pin holding the leaf springs together sheared off after going over a bridge...
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expansion joint. The second issue I discovered this spring is that I have two significant cracks in the upper deck frame, causing extreme frame flax. Lippert is refusing to cover the fix under the warranty. Lippert has been very difficult to deal with during this process and I have been forced to use a third-party to fix their poor welds. I have pictures if need be. There are many other frame issues that other people are dealing with. All have the Lippert frames! Someone will be severely injured or killed if Lippert is not held accountable by the federal government.
I purchased this vehicle new July 14, 2022. On its first trip, I noticed a gap starting on the side panels near the overhang of the 5th wheel. I reported this to the dealer and they determined that there was excessive flame flex. The vehicle had to be taken back to the manufacturer to be repaired. I'm still having issues with frame flex. This 5th wheel weighs 18,500 pounds and the fact that there is broken components to the frame put all of us at risk of great bodily harm or death. This is an issue in the RV 5th wheel industry that needs to be addressed immediately.
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. The manufacturer flushed the brakes but the failure continued. The RV trader was not repaired. The Rv trader was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 400,000.
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 passenger suspension had dropped to the ground. Additionally, the contact noticed that the undercarriage, the rear-end wall, the passenger's side sidewall, and hoses were damaged. The RV was towed to the dealer where it...
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was diagnosed that the suspension had failed. There was no further information provided. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1200.
Vanleigh Beacon: every year compared
All Beacon years2022 Vanleigh Beacon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Vanleigh Beacon | 5 | 2 | F | |
| 2022 Vanleigh Vilano | 3 | 2 | D | 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 2022 Vanleigh Beacon
Does the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2022); escape / egress / exit (June 2021). 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 2022 Vanleigh Beacon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (3), body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 3, 2022 and the latest on June 25, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 7 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2022 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