2019 Vanleigh Beacon recalls and problems

The 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Vanleigh dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Vanleigh Beacon vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Vanleigh Beacon recalls

Recall 21V-355: Equipment

Reported May 14, 2021 · 366 vehicles affected · VanLeigh RV

Problem: 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.

Recall 19V-588: Suspension

Reported Aug 12, 2019 · 1,808 vehicles affected · VanLeigh RV

Problem: 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.

2019 Vanleigh Beacon problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Vanleigh Beacon complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Mar 21, 2024

My Vanliegh Beacon 39GBB Fram broke near the 5th wheel hitch causing large body undulations while towing. The frame cracked along a longitudinal beam along to forward section connecting the main body and the over the bed area. This caused major fiberglass damage and an unsafe situation where only one side of the frame was still connected to the 5th wheel hitch. I witnessed the Lippert frame manufacturer's rep review the damage and he engineered a "fix" to be done at the Vanliegh repair facility in Tischamingo, MS in 2021. The next road trip, the frame broke again and I was told I was out of…

Suspension · at 8,000 miles · reported Jul 30, 2020

The spring hangers on vanleigh rvs whose frame is manufactured by lippert components break during normal use. Please find the enclosed pictures. This is a lippert issue in my opinion but the unit as mentioned is made by vanleigh rv. My rv suffered this issue and upon a query to several other vanleigh rv owners its a common theme. A quick review of other rv forums finds the same issue and the fix is to "beef up" the affected area. Infact I was told lippert techs know of this issue and have a picture of a "beefed up" hanger. I spoke with a customer service rep at vanleigh and was told this was a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon: 21V-355 (equipment), 19V-588 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.

Are Vanleigh recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vanleigh dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.