VanLeigh 2016-2017 Vilano Trailers: Overload Risk Recall
VanLeigh is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers (models 325RL and 365RL) due to incorrect tire and load information that could cause overload and crash risk. Owners must get a corrected Federal Placard label.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle is overloaded it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
VanLeigh is recalling specific 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers (models 325RL and 365RL) because their Federal Placard shows incorrect tire and load information. This could lead to the trailer being overloaded, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get a corrected label to ensure safe operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226472-vanleigh-2016-2017-vilano-trailers-overload-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226472-vanleigh-2016-2017-vilano-trailers-overload-risk-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V183000
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“VanLeigh 2016-2017 Vilano Trailers: Overload Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226472-vanleigh-2016-2017-vilano-trailers-overload-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V183000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V183000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer's Federal Placard shows incorrect tire and load range information, which may cause the trailer to be overloaded. Overloading can lead to loss of stability and increase crash risk during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of VanLeigh 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers (models 325RL and 365RL) are affected. Trailer operators who frequently carry heavy loads are at higher risk of overload-related crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Federal Placard on your VanLeigh Vilano trailer that shows incorrect tire and load range information. The affected models are 325RL and 365RL from 2016-2017.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
VanLeigh will send a corrected Federal Placard label for free; contact customer service at 1-662-612-4040 to receive it.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 36 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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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 #17V183000 (March 15, 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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