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VanLeigh Beacon 2020 RV Recall: Gas Fire Risk

VanLeigh is recalling 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches due to potential gas leaks causing fire risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.

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What happened, in plain English

VanLeigh is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches because the water heater housing may not be sealed properly, allowing gas to enter the coach. This could lead to fire risk if gas accumulates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80154-vanleigh-beacon-2020-rv-recall-gas-fire-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80154-vanleigh-beacon-2020-rv-recall-gas-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V355000

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“VanLeigh Beacon 2020 RV Recall: Gas Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80154-vanleigh-beacon-2020-rv-recall-gas-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V355000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V355000).

Why it’s dangerous

Gas can enter the coach through the water heater housing if it's not properly sealed. This creates a fire hazard if gas accumulates in enclosed spaces.

Who’s affected

Owners of VanLeigh Beacon coaches from 2019-2021 and Vilano coaches from 2019-2022 are affected. RV owners using these models are most at risk due to potential gas leaks.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your VanLeigh Beacon coach was manufactured between 2019-2021 or Vilano coach between 2019-2022. The recall includes specific model years and product types.

  • Brand
    VanLeigh
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Customer Service

    Reach out to VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 for free repairs.

  2. Get Repair Kit

    Dealers will install a grommet and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, ensuring proper sealing.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: May 14, 202112. Owner letters mailed: Jul 9, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact VanLeigh

We’ve drafted a message you can send VanLeigh to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V355000 — VanLeigh Beacon 2020 RV Recall: Gas Fire Risk

Hello,

I own a VanLeigh Beacon 2020 RV Recall: Gas Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V355000 from VanLeigh.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #21V355000 (May 14, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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