2022 Vanleigh Beacon recalls and problems

The 2022 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Vanleigh dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2022 Vanleigh Beacon vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Vanleigh Beacon recalls

Recall 22V-555: Equipment

Reported Jul 29, 2022 · 47 vehicles affected · VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV)

Problem: VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) is recalling certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2022. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV's number for this recall is VL-105.

Recall 21V-490: Structure

Reported Jun 29, 2021 · 79 vehicles affected · VanLeigh RV

Problem: VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.

Risk: In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.

2022 Vanleigh Beacon problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Unknown or Other	2
Structure	2
Electrical System	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control — 1
Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400,000 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 2022 Vanleigh Beacon complaints

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

Suspension · reported May 22, 2024

This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the Lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in Indiana near Gary, Indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left. Fortunately, there was no one to my left and I was able to regain control and get to the shoulder. After inspecting, I determined that the pin holding the leaf springs together sheared off after going over a bridge expansion joint. The second issue I discovered this spring is that I have two…

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 4, 2024

I purchased this vehicle new July 14, 2022. On its first trip, I noticed a gap starting on the side panels near the overhang of the 5th wheel. I reported this to the dealer and they determined that there was excessive flame flex. The vehicle had to be taken back to the manufacturer to be repaired. Iâm still having issues with frame flex. This 5th wheel weighs 18,500 pounds and the fact that there is broken components to the frame put all of us at risk of great bodily harm or death. This is an issue in the RV 5th wheel industry that needs to be addressed immediately.

Electrical System · at 400,000 miles · reported May 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV Trader. The contact stated while his friend was driving his RV trader at 30 mph while trying to brake, he felt a delay in the brake pedal. The trader was taken to the dealer on a separate occasion. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes needed to be flushed. The manufacturer flushed the brakes but the failure continued. The RV trader was not repaired. The Rv trader was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 400,000.

Suspension · at 1,200 miles · reported Mar 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon RV. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and looking at the rearview mirror, he noticed smoke at the top of the rear end of the RV. The contact pulled to the local Pep Boys and parked the RV. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger suspension had dropped to the ground. Additionally, the contact noticed that the undercarriage, the rear-end wall, the passenger's side sidewall, and hoses were damaged. The RV was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension had failed. There was no further information…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon: 22V-555 (equipment), 21V-490 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon?

Owners report suspension problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400,000 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.