CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2019 Vanleigh Beacon recalls
Gas May Leak Into Coach from Water Heater, Fire Risk
Certain VanLeigh Beacon and Vilano motorhomes may have a water heater housing that was not properly sealed.
Rear suspension shackle can fail, risking loss of control
Certain Vanleigh Beacon and Vilano fifth wheel recreational trailers from model years 2015 through 2018 may have rear suspension shackles that are too short.
Most common 2019 Vanleigh Beacon problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
My Vanliegh Beacon 39GBB Fram broke near the 5th wheel hitch causing large body undulations while towing. The frame cracked along a longitudinal beam along to forward section connecting the main body and the over the bed area. This caused major fiberglass damage and an unsafe situation where only one side of the frame was still connected to the 5th wheel hitch. I witnessed the Lippert frame manufacturer's rep review the damage and he engineered a "fix" to be done at the Vanliegh repair facility in Tischamingo, MS in 2021. The next road trip, the frame broke again and I was told I was out of warranty. My $140,000 5th wheel is not road worthy and the manufacturer will not stand behind the
THE SPRING HANGERS ON VANLEIGH RVS WHOSE FRAME IS MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS BREAK DURING NORMAL USE. PLEASE FIND THE ENCLOSED PICTURES. THIS IS A LIPPERT ISSUE IN MY OPINION BUT THE UNIT AS MENTIONED IS MADE BY VANLEIGH RV. MY RV SUFFERED THIS ISSUE AND UPON A QUERY TO SEVERAL OTHER VANLEIGH RV OWNERS ITS A COMMON THEME. A QUICK REVIEW OF OTHER RV FORUMS FINDS THE SAME ISSUE AND THE FIX IS TO "BEEF UP" THE AFFECTED AREA. INFACT I WAS TOLD LIPPERT TECHS KNOW OF THIS ISSUE AND HAVE A PICTURE OF A "BEEFED UP" HANGER. I SPOKE WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT VANLEIGH AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. IM HAPPY TO PROVIDE MORE PICTURES IF NEEDED AND PROVIDE WEBLINKS TO OTHER
2019 Vanleigh Beacon questions
Does the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon: Gas May Leak Into Coach from Water Heater, Fire Risk; Rear suspension shackle can fail, risking loss of control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Vanleigh Beacon?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Vanleigh Beacon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.