2016–2017 Vanleigh Vilano recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V183000
- Manufacturer
- VanLeigh RV
- Vehicles affected
- 270
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 20, 2017
- Built
- Dec 1, 2015 – Mar 3, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.