CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear ladder on certain Vanleigh Beacon motorhomes can block the rear emergency exit window from opening all the way. In an emergency, the window may not be usable as a way out, which raises the risk of injury to occupants.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 or take it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will replace the egress window free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 2021, so check your mail and the VIN lookup for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vanleigh Beacon | 20212022 |
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