Vanleigh Recall 17V345000: Tires, Temporary/emergency Spare Tire

NHTSA recall 17V345000 · announced May 26, 2017 · filed by Vanleigh Rv · 815 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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. VanLeigh's number for this recall is VL-101.

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

• 2015 Vanleigh Vilano
• 2016 Vanleigh Vilano
• 2017 Vanleigh Vilano
• 2018 Vanleigh Vilano

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