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2022 Vanleigh Beacon Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vanleigh dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 Vanleigh Beacon owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon, describing incidents dated July 7, 2021 to March 26, 2025.

Most-cited components

Suspension 3 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11746491 · Filed June 25, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
ODI #11590067 · Filed 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…
ODI #11569747 · Filed February 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…

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Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

NHTSA #22V555000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 29, 2022 · VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV)

Potentially affected: 47 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign VL-105 · Owners notified August 18, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rear Ladder Interferes With Emergency Exit

NHTSA #21V490000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported June 29, 2021 · VanLeigh RV

Potentially affected: 79 vehicles

Repair completion: 44.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 12, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon.

Suspension; Wheels

ODI #11746491

Fire

Incident: March 26, 2025 · Filed: June 25, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Suspension; Unknown or Other; Structure

ODI #11590067

Incident: July 6, 2023 · Filed: 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 significant cracks in the upper deck frame, causing extreme frame flax. Lippert is refusing to cover the fix under the warranty. Lippert has been very difficult to deal with during this process and I have been forced to use a third-party to fix their poor welds. I have pictures if need be. There are many other frame issues that other people are dealing with. All have the Lippert frames! Someone will be severely injured or killed if Lippert is not held accountable by the federal government.

Unknown or Other; Structure

ODI #11569747

Incident: August 1, 2022 · Filed: February 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. I’m 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

ODI #11466368

Incident: July 7, 2021 · Filed: 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

ODI #11455063

Fire

Incident: January 31, 2022 · Filed: March 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 provided. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1200.

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