VANLEIGH BEACON 2021: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V490000

Make Model Year
VANLEIGH BEACON 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-12 2021-06-29 2021-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV)

Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.