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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2022 travel trailers have an electric retractable awning with a welded seam in the fabric that may separate. If this happens, the awning can drop or extend beyond its normal operating position.
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. Owners should stop using the awning and avoid anyone standing or passing beneath it until it has been checked.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the awning and replace it if necessary. Owners were mailed notification letters on September 18, 2022, and can contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040 (recall number VL-105). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vanleigh Beacon | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Vanleigh Vilano | 2022 |