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HighNHTSA·17V183000·Announced 2017-03-15

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

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
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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