2015–2019 Vanleigh Beacon & 2015–2019 Vanleigh Vilano recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 19V588000
- Manufacturer
- VanLeigh RV
- Vehicles affected
- 1,808
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 30, 2019
- Built
- Jun 25, 2015 – Jun 29, 2018
- 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.