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- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The winch that holds the spare tire on this fifth-wheel trailer may not be properly fastened to the trailer. If the winch works loose, the spare tire could fall off while the trailer is in motion.
A spare tire coming off a moving trailer can strike other vehicles or cause the trailer to lose control, which may increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
The repair is free. Contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 (recall VL-101), or take your trailer to an authorized dealer, who will secure the spare tire winch with the correct fasteners at no cost. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any other open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vanleigh Vilano | 2015201620172018 |
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