VANLEIGH VILANO 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V183000

Make Model Year
VANLEIGH VILANO 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-20 2017-03-15 2017-03-20

Production Dates: 2015-12-01 - 2017-03-03

Manufacturers Involved: VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV)

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 270

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

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.

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.