Vehicle recall 21V490000 · June 29, 2021
2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon
Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
- Consequence
- In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V490000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2021
- Filed by
- VanLeigh RV
- Owner notification
- August 12, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vanleigh Beacon (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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