- 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
2016 Vanleigh Vilano Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2019 for the shackle.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Vilano year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Vanleigh Vilano recalls 3
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 2015-2018 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.
- The risk
- If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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 to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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Vanleigh Vilano: every year compared
All Vilano yearsQuestions about the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano
Does the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano: shackle (August 2019); temporary / emergency spare tire (May 2017); labels (March 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Vanleigh Vilano a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Vanleigh Vilano 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 Vilano years have the most complaints?
2017 (5), 2022 (3), 2018 (2). See every Vanleigh Vilano year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Vanleigh Vilano 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