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HighNHTSA·21V490000·Announced 2023-05-06

2021-2022 VanLeigh Beacon RV Egress Window May Not Fully Open

VanLeigh is recalling 2021-2022 Beacon recreational vehicles because a rear ladder can interfere with the rear egress window, preventing it from fully opening in emergencies.

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: This recall involves a structural defect affecting an emergency egress system, which is safety-critical. No injuries have been reported, making the hazard theoretical rather than actual. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm recalls with no reported injuries are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

VanLeigh RV is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.

In an emergency, if the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, occupants may face increased risk of injury. The rear egress window serves as a critical emergency escape route for recreational vehicle occupants.

The recall affects approximately 79 vehicles. Owners should contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 to schedule a free replacement of the egress window. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
Brand
VANLEIGH
Manufacturer
VanLeigh RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • emergency-exit-obstruction
  • structural-defect
Affected units
79

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)

  • BEACON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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