VanLeigh Recalls 2016-2017 Vilano Trailers Due to Incorrect Federal Placard
VanLeigh is recalling 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers because incorrect Federal Placard information may lead to vehicle overloading.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect load range) could lead to overloading and increased crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Plain-English summary
VanLeigh RV is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers, specifically models 325RL and 365RL. The recall involves 270 units.
These vehicles have a Federal Placard that indicates incorrect tire and load range information. This error may result in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
VanLeigh will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VANLEIGH VILANO
- Brand
- VANLEIGH
- Manufacturer
- VanLeigh RV
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 270
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VILANO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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