2018 Vanleigh Vilano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle 2019-08-12 · campaign 19V588000 · 1,808 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the suspension shackle may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2017-05-26 · campaign 17V345000 · 815 vehicles
Defect: VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Because the winch that supports the spare tire may not be properly fastened to the trailer, the trailer's spare tire could fall off while unit is in motion.
Risk: If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: VanLeigh will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire winch with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040. VanLeigh's number for this recall is VL-101.
What owners report
2023-04-13 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2018 vanleigh vilano. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v588000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not…”
2019-09-06 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2018 vanleigh vilano. while the rv was being inspected at rv corral (located at 1890 state hwy 99 n, eugene, or 97402, (541) 689-9204) for an alignment, it was discovered that the leaf spring on the rear driver's side needed to be replaced. the rv was repaired. the contact called the manufacturer, but had not received a call …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.