2021 VANLEIGH BEACON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
The 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON, potentially affecting up to 445 vehicles.
Recall 21V490000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 79 vehicles 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.
View full details →Recall 21V355000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 366 vehicles affected
Defect: VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches. The water heater housing may not have been properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach.
Consequence: Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
This is a 2021 Vanleigh/Tiffin Beacon 41FLB 5th wheel. Upper deck frame welds broken causing wall structure frame to break and front slide outs to come loose. Unit was still within 3 year frame and structural warranty, but Vanleigh refused warranty. $16,000 repair…but if not repaired, the frame and 5th wheel plate could have separated and caused a serious accident. This is a serious problem and Vanleigh Tiffin should pay for warranty repair.
The front frame of the RV has failed, welds are cracked. The unit can be inspected. The frame welds hold the walls on to the RV. The frame is the major structural component that could lead to wall collapse. Symptoms of the cracks are evident only when towing, meaning failure on the highway. Problem has been confirmed by and independent repair facility. Manufacturer is aware, but has not inspected. They don't want to inspect because this is an industry wide problem. Frame failure becomes evident when hitching up and towing the RV. Side wall flexing will occur along the front overhang, fiberglass will crack, seals around front slides will pop open.
Safety Rating for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
VSB-04 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK
Some 2021 Vilano and Beacon 5th wheel RV's were manufactured with the gate valves arranged in such a way that the black and the gray valves must be open to drain the gray tank. To correct this issue, Tiffin is asking owners to arrange to take their RV into a...
11-2021 — EQUIPMENT
It has come to our attention that some 2021 Vilano and Beacon 5th wheel RV's were manufactured with the gate valves arranged in such a way that the black and the gray valves must be open to drain the gray tank. To correct this issue, we are asking owners to...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VANLEIGH BEACON
- 2016 VANLEIGH BEACON — 0 complaints
- 2017 VANLEIGH BEACON — 0 complaints
- 2018 VANLEIGH BEACON — 1 complaint
- 2019 VANLEIGH BEACON — 2 complaints
- 2020 VANLEIGH BEACON — 3 complaints
- 2021 VANLEIGH BEACON (current)
- 2022 VANLEIGH BEACON — 7 complaints
Other VANLEIGH Models
- VANLEIGH VILANO — 16 total complaints
- VANLEIGH AMBITION — 0 total complaints
- VANLEIGH PINECREST — 0 total complaints