How many recalls does the 2020 Vanleigh Beacon have?

The 2020 Vanleigh Beacon has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 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 2020 Vanleigh Beacon?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2020 Vanleigh Beacon Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Vanleigh Beacon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 366 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

SUSPENSION

WHEELS

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“While travelling on an interstate freeway, towing our 40 foot 5th wheel rv at 63 mph, our trailer lost its front drivers' side wheel & tire. Upon realizing something was wrong and stopping to investigate, I recognized the wheel spindle had separated from the axle at the welding point, which…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-06-10

“While travelling on an interstate freeway, towing our 40 foot 5th wheel rv at 63 mph, our trailer lost its front drivers' side wheel & tire. Upon realizing something was wrong and stopping to investigate, I recognized the wheel spindle had separated from the axle at the welding point, which…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-06-10

“While travelling on an interstate freeway, towing our 40 foot 5th wheel rv at 63 mph, our trailer lost its front drivers' side wheel & tire. Upon realizing something was wrong and stopping to investigate, I recognized the wheel spindle had separated from the axle at the welding point, which…”

WHEELS · reported 2024-06-10

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 2020 Vanleigh Beacon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.