NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Vanleigh Vilano Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Vanleigh Vilano has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Vanleigh Vilano owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Vanleigh Vilano, describing incidents dated August 22, 2019 to April 1, 2023.

Most-cited components

Suspension 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11516895 · Filed April 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V588000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
ODI #11253708 · Filed September 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VANLEIGH VILANO. WHILE THE RV WAS BEING INSPECTED AT RV CORRAL (LOCATED AT 1890 STATE HWY 99 N, EUGENE, OR 97402, (541) 689-9204) FOR AN ALIGNMENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Vanleigh Vilano.

Suspension

ODI #11516895

Incident: April 1, 2023 · Filed: April 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Vanleigh Vilano. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V588000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Suspension

ODI #11253708

Incident: August 22, 2019 · Filed: September 6, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VANLEIGH VILANO. WHILE THE RV WAS BEING INSPECTED AT RV CORRAL (LOCATED AT 1890 STATE HWY 99 N, EUGENE, OR 97402, (541) 689-9204) FOR AN ALIGNMENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *JS

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