NHTSA Recall 17V183000
Filed by VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV). Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-03-15. An estimated 270 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.