VanLeigh 2018 Vilano RV Spare Tire Recall: Risk of Crash If Falls Off
VanLeigh is recalling 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers due to spare tire winch not being securely fastened, which could cause the spare tire to fall off while moving, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the spare tire falls off while the unit is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
VanLeigh is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers because the spare tire winch might not be securely fastened. If the spare tire falls off while moving, it could increase the risk of a crash. This affects trailer owners who use the spare tire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225457-vanleigh-2018-vilano-rv-spare-tire-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225457-vanleigh-2018-vilano-rv-spare-tire-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V345000
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“VanLeigh 2018 Vilano RV Spare Tire Recall: Risk of Crash If Falls Off.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225457-vanleigh-2018-vilano-rv-spare-tire-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V345000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V345000).
Why it’s dangerous
The spare tire winch may not be properly fastened to the trailer, so the spare tire could fall off while the trailer is in motion. This increases the risk of a crash because the trailer would lose a critical safety component during travel.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers are most at risk if they use the spare tire while moving. The hazard is specific to trailers with the affected spare tire winch.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Vilano fifth-wheel trailer was manufactured between 2015 and 2018. The spare tire winch may not be securely fastened to the trailer.
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What to do — step by step
Contact VanLeigh Customer Service
Call 1-662-612-4040 to get the spare tire winch secured with the correct fasteners at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 45 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V345000 (May 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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