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2017 Vanleigh Vilano Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Vanleigh Vilano has 3 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 2017 Vanleigh Vilano. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Vanleigh Vilano owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano, describing incidents dated July 26, 2017 to March 20, 2023.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Suspension 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11578954 · Filed March 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450 equipped with a 2017 Vanleigh RV. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, and going over train tracks she observed abnormal shaking. The contact stated that a friend following the RV observed both right wheels smoking. The vehicle was steered…
ODI #11206230 · Filed May 8, 2019
THE ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER FAILED. AN INSPECTOR OF THE UNIT SAID THAT IT WAS A WONDER THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS A 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANO 375RL 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN WHICH WE LIVE.
ODI #11149468 · Filed November 5, 2018
LARGE NUMBER OF VANLEIGH VILANO OWNERS ARE REPORTING ISSUES WITH THE SPRING LEAF SUSPENSION, WITH MAJOR BREAKS IN THE STEEL AND LINKAGE BETWEEN THE SPRINGS. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEEL USED IN PRODUCING THESE SPRING LEAFS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REAPPEARING WITH THE 2017 VANLEIGH VILANO MODEL…

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Suspension Shackle Failure

NHTSA #19V588000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Shackle · NHTSA notice

Reported August 12, 2019 · VanLeigh RV

Potentially affected: 1,808 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 30, 2019 · Vehicles built June 25, 2015 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the suspension shackle may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Spare Tire Assembly may Detach from Trailer

NHTSA #17V345000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2017 · VanLeigh RV

Potentially affected: 815 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Vanleigh campaign VL-101 · Owners notified July 10, 2017 · Vehicles built January 1, 2015 – May 19, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Tire and Load Information/Part 567

NHTSA #17V183000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 15, 2017 · VanLeigh RV

Potentially affected: 270 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 20, 2017 · Vehicles built December 1, 2015 – March 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers, models 325RL and 365RL. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that indicates incorrect tire and load range information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

VanLeigh will notify owners and will send them a corrected Federal Placard label, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. 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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano. 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 2017 Vanleigh Vilano.

Structure

ODI #11578954

Incident: March 20, 2023 · Filed: March 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450 equipped with a 2017 Vanleigh RV. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, and going over train tracks she observed abnormal shaking. The contact stated that a friend following the RV observed both right wheels smoking. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and a mobile RV tech diagnosed the RV with frame damage and broken spring. The RV was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was bent and was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System

ODI #11206230

Incident: July 1, 2018 · Filed: May 8, 2019

THE ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER FAILED. AN INSPECTOR OF THE UNIT SAID THAT IT WAS A WONDER THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS A 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANO 375RL 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN WHICH WE LIVE.

Suspension

ODI #11149468

Incident: November 2, 2018 · Filed: November 5, 2018

LARGE NUMBER OF VANLEIGH VILANO OWNERS ARE REPORTING ISSUES WITH THE SPRING LEAF SUSPENSION, WITH MAJOR BREAKS IN THE STEEL AND LINKAGE BETWEEN THE SPRINGS. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEEL USED IN PRODUCING THESE SPRING LEAFS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REAPPEARING WITH THE 2017 VANLEIGH VILANO MODEL 365RL

Suspension; Wheels; Service Brakes

ODI #11141618

Incident: October 18, 2018 · Filed: October 20, 2018

LEAF SPRING BROKE. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AND NOTICED WHEELS NO RIGHT ON TRAILER . STOPPED AND TIRES ON DOUBLE AXLE WERE TOUCHING. UNDERNEATH SAW LEAF SPRING BROKE . WEIGHT OF TRAILER IS OVER THE 7000 LB SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION . LIPPERT MFG WILL SEND REPAIR OUT TO REPLACE. ROAD REPAIR TOLD US HE HAS REPLACED SEVERAL OF SAME RECENTLY DUE TO THE SPRING IS TOO SHORT . LUCKY WE DIDN'T FLIP AND INJURIES SUSTAINED.

Service Brakes

ODI #11012160

Incident: July 26, 2017 · Filed: August 1, 2017

7-WAY CORD INCLUDING BRAKES ARE FUSED OFF OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN BREAK AWAY IS ACTIVATED IT CAN BLOW THIS 20 AMP FUSE AND TERMINATE THE POWER TO THE 7-WAY CORD AND BREAK AWAY. IN A BREAK AWAY SITUATION FROM THE TOW VEHICLE THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BREAK AWAY SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE AND NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I AM A TECHNICIAN AT AN RV DEALERSHIP AND NOTICED THIS. I CALLED VAN LEIGH AND ASKED WHY THEY DID THIS AND HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED AN ANSWER. I CHECKED ALL OF THE OTHER 2017 VAN LEIGH VILANOS ON OUR SALES LOT AND THEY ARE ALL WIRED THIS WAY.

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