2017 Vanleigh Vilano Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano
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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Shackle (suspension)
Vanleigh RV (Vanleigh) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vilano and Beacon fifth wheel recreational trailers. The suspension shackles may be too short, causing them to fail.
Remedy: Vanleigh will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing shackles with longer ones, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
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Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Because the winch that supports the spare tire may not be properly fastened to the trailer, the trailer's spare tire could fall off while unit is in motion.
Remedy: VanLeigh will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire winch with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.…
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Labels (equipment)
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers, models 325RL and 365RL. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that indicates incorrect tire and load range information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR…
Remedy: VanLeigh will notify owners and will send them a corrected Federal Placard label, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450 equipped with a 2017 Vanleigh RV. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, and going over train tracks she observed abnormal shaking. The conta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2024 · Structure
“The electric hot water heater failed. An inspector of the unit said that it was a wonder the failure did not cause a fire. This is a 2017 van leigh vilano 375rl 5th wheel recreational vehicle in which”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2019 · Electrical system
Compare Vanleigh Vilano model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vanleigh Vilano model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Vanleigh Vilano | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Vanleigh Vilano | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Vanleigh Vilano | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 Vanleigh Vilano | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Vanleigh Vilano | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanleigh Vilano | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Vanleigh Vilano | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Vanleigh Vilano | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2017 Vanleigh Vilano
How do I know if my 2017 Vanleigh Vilano 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 Vanleigh Vilano; 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 17V183000).
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.