2021 Vanleigh Beacon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Escape/egress/exit (structure)
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.
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.
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Water heater (equipment)
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.
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The frame of my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 39FFB fifth wheel trailer has experienced a catastrophic structural failure in the primary load-bearing area near the king pin. The frame has fractured on both sid”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2026 · Unknown or other
“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 st”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2024 · Structure
Compare Vanleigh Beacon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vanleigh Beacon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Vanleigh Beacon | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Vanleigh Beacon | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanleigh Beacon | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Vanleigh Beacon | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2021 Vanleigh Beacon
How do I know if my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Vanleigh dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V355000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Vanleigh models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.