Vanleigh Recall 17V183000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 17V183000 · announced March 15, 2017 · filed by Vanleigh Rv · 270 units affected

The problem

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 Part 567, "Certification."

The risk

If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2016 Vanleigh Vilano
• 2017 Vanleigh Vilano

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.