Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 29, 2021
VanLeigh Beacon 2021 Recalls: Rear Egress Window Can't Open in Emergencies
VanLeigh is recalling 2021 Beacon RVs where the rear window may not open fully during emergencies, risking injury. Owners must contact customer service for free window replacement.
“VanLeigh Beacon 2021 Recalls: Rear Egress Window Can't Open in Emergencies.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80713-vanleigh-beacon-2021-recalls-rear-egress-window-can-t-open. Based on NHTSA recall #21V490000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V490000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 29, 2021, that VanLeigh RV is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles because the rear egress window may not fully open. Dealers will replace the window free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Vanleigh Beacon, 2021-2022
What to do
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
The hazard
Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening. In an emergency, the window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show VanLeigh RV has issued four other recalls since March 15, 2017, including a May 14, 2021 recall for gas fire risk and a Dec. 8, 2019 recall for suspension shackle failure. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Van Hool CX35 (March 26, 2026), Jeep Wagoneer S (March 12, 2026), and Forest River Cedar Creek (Sept. 23, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 VanLeigh Beacon recreational vehicles. The issue occurs when the rear ladder interferes with the window's ability to open completely.
Brand
VanLeigh
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 to schedule a window replacement.
Get Window Replaced
Dealers will replace the egress window at no cost once the issue is confirmed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 44 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact VanLeigh
We’ve drafted a message you can send VanLeigh to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V490000 — VanLeigh Beacon 2021 Recalls: Rear Egress Window Can't Open in Emergencies
Hello,
I own a VanLeigh Beacon 2021 Recalls: Rear Egress Window Can't Open in Emergencies that is covered by recall 21V490000 from VanLeigh.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 12, 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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