repaired · 2023 Q2
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 Vanleigh BeaconProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-355 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Vanleigh Beacon has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Vanleigh Beacon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Lpg systems: water heater
Risk. Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Vanleigh.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Beacon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Beacon median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Beacon owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The frame of my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 39FFB fifth wheel trailer has experienced a catastrophic structural failure in the primary load-bearing area near the king pin. The frame has fractured on both sides between the king pin structure and upper deck riser in a non-welded section of the frame. This…
This is a 2021 Vanleigh/Tiffin Beacon 41FLB 5th wheel. Upper deck frame welds broken causing wall structure frame to break and front slide outs to come loose. Unit was still within 3 year frame and structural warranty, but Vanleigh refused warranty. $16,000 repair…but if not repaired, the frame and…
The front frame of the RV has failed, welds are cracked. The unit can be inspected. The frame welds hold the walls on to the RV. The frame is the major structural component that could lead to wall collapse. Symptoms of the cracks are evident only when towing, meaning failure on the highway. Problem…
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