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.
2015-2022 · 8 model years
Vanleigh Vilano Problems by year
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Vanleigh Vilano across 8 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Vilano complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Vilano problems
Vanleigh Vilano recalls 5
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.
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.
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.
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...
Latest Vilano complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Vanleigh Vilano RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on two separate occasions, the contact observed excessive vertical movement in the pin box/fifth-wheel hitch assembly. Upon pulling to a gas station and inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the mounting screws under the fifth wheel holding the fiberglass had ripped through the fiberglass. The RV was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fractured frame. The RV was repaired, but the failure...
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recurred approximately 18 months later. The RV was inspected by an independent mobile technician; however, a definitive diagnosis was currently pending. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Vilano. The contact stated that the cabinets had separated from the wall and struck the rim, and the refrigerator separated and fell into the aisle while driving. The contact stated that the refrigerator power inverter had failed and almost caught on fire. The contact stated that the shelf separated and fractured the curtain valance. While in the process of replacing the water heater, the contact noticed that the frame was fractured and appeared smashed in. The contact stated that...
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the RV was defective from the factory. The RV was taken to the dealer, to whom the contact provided photos of the failures. The dealer informed the contact that the failure would be reported to the manufacturer. The contact stated that the RV remained at the dealer unrepaired for a year and nine months. The manufacturer picked up the RV and performed unrelated minors repairs, and then the manufacturer returned the RV to the dealer with an unrepaired frame and other major reported failures. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 400. The VIN was not available.
Size: 215/75R17.5 Load Range: H 16 PR RV Weight: 14,380 Traveling north on [[redacted]] Hayden AL. Tread separated from tire casting causing $2500 damage to RV + $2000 to replace all tires minus Westlake refund of ~$130 for defective tire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450 equipped with a 2017 Vanleigh RV. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, and going over train tracks she observed abnormal shaking. The contact stated that a friend following the RV observed both right wheels smoking. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and a mobile RV tech diagnosed the RV with frame damage and broken spring. The RV was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was bent and was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I've had three blow outs all westlake tires 215/75R 17.5 all on the freeway speed 60 Mph have been told by several tire companies that this is a low grade tire and I should replace them, the manufacturer is replacing them on the new models but would not on ours first one blow in south decota. The other was in az and the last was in Colorado speed and tire pressure was as per manufacturer
The contact owns a 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V588000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the Vanleigh Vilano
Which Vanleigh Vilano years have the most problems?
Which Vanleigh Vilano years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Vanleigh Vilano problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (5), wheels & tires (3), electrical system (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Vanleigh Vilano have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Vanleigh Vilano model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data