2020 Vanleigh Beacon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater 2021-05-14 · campaign 21V355000 · 366 vehicles
Defect: VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches. The water heater housing may not have been properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach.
Risk: Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
What owners report
2024-07-27 · Wheels“while travelling on an interstate freeway, towing our 40 foot 5th wheel rv at 63 mph, our trailer lost its front drivers' side wheel & tire. upon realizing something was wrong and stopping to investigate, i recognized the wheel spindle had separated from the axle at the welding point, which allowed the wheel, bearings, disc brake assembly and tire …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.