How many recalls does the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon have?

The 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2019 Vanleigh Beacon Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,174 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 21V355000 2021-05-14 366 affected

Defect

VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches. The water heater housing may not have been properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach.

Consequence

Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.

SUSPENSION 19V588000 2019-08-12 1,808 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUSPENSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My vanliegh beacon 39gbb fram broke near the 5th wheel hitch causing large body undulations while towing. The frame cracked along a longitudinal beam along to forward section connecting the main body and the over the bed area. This caused major fiberglass damage and an unsafe situation where only…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2024-03-21

“The spring hangers on vanleigh rvs whose frame is manufactured by lippert components break during normal use. Please find the enclosed pictures. This is a lippert issue in my opinion but the unit as mentioned is made by vanleigh rv. My rv suffered this issue and upon a query to several other…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-07-29

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.