The 2022 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 126 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT22V5550002022-07-2947 affected
Defect
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) is recalling certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2022. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV's number for this recall is VL-105.
STRUCTURE21V4900002021-06-2979 affected
Defect
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
Consequence
In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
2
SUSPENSION
2
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
1fires
WHEELS
1
1fires
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
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“This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in indiana near gary, indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left.…”
“This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in indiana near gary, indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left.…”
“This is my second report with two different incidents of failure. These failures are connected to the lippert frame of my fifth wheel trailer. While, traveling in indiana near gary, indiana my leafspring on the rear axle on the driver side gave away, causing the trailer to veer hard to the left.…”
“I purchased this vehicle new july 14, 2022. On its first trip, I noticed a gap starting on the side panels near the overhang of the 5th wheel. I reported this to the dealer and they determined that there was excessive flame flex. The vehicle had to be taken back to the manufacturer to be repaired.…”
“I purchased this vehicle new july 14, 2022. On its first trip, I noticed a gap starting on the side panels near the overhang of the 5th wheel. I reported this to the dealer and they determined that there was excessive flame flex. The vehicle had to be taken back to the manufacturer to be repaired.…”
“The contact owns a 2022 vanleigh beacon rv. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph and looking at the rearview mirror, he noticed smoke at the top of the rear end of the rv. The contact pulled to the local pep boys and parked the rv. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Vanleigh Beacon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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