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NHTSA Recall 21V355000: Water heater (equipment)

VanLeigh RV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 366 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Vanleigh Beacon.

366
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (July 9)
NHTSA campaign21V355000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER
Report receivedMay 14, 2021
Owner notificationJuly 9, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V355000

Make and modelModel years
Vanleigh Beacon2019, 2020, 2021
Vanleigh Vilano2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.