Vanleigh Vilano (2015-2018): Tires
Recall 17V345000 · May 26, 2017 · VanLeigh RV
815
vehicles affected
815
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V345000
- Date
- May 26, 2017
- Maker
- VanLeigh RV
- Units affected
- 815
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Temporary/emergency spare tire
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V345000?
1 model: Vanleigh Vilano (2015-2018), about 815 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V345000?
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.
What can happen?
If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.