Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 17V-345 · 2015–2018 Vanleigh Vilano
VanLeigh RV recall 17V-345 covers 815 2015–2018 Vanleigh Vilano for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V345000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to May 19, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.