The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V588000·Announced 2019-08-12

VanLeigh Recalls 2015-2019 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Suspension Shackle Defect

VanLeigh is recalling 2015-2019 Beacon and Vilano fifth wheel trailers because short suspension shackles may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension shackle failure) that may cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

VanLeigh RV is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vilano and Beacon fifth wheel recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the suspension shackles may be too short, which can cause them to fail.

Failure of the suspension shackle may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 30, 2019.

VanLeigh will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing shackles with longer ones, free of charge. 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 BEACON, VILANO
Brand
VANLEIGH
Manufacturer
VanLeigh RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,808

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 (2)

  • BEACON
  • VILANO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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