Recall 17V183 affects 270 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano fifth-wheel trailers with incorrect tire and load labels. Vanleigh sends corrected placards free of charge.
Vanleigh is recalling 270 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers because the federal placard lists incorrect tire and load range information. The wrong placard can lead owners to overload the trailer, which raises crash risk; Vanleigh dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal certification placard on a 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano fifth-wheel trailer is the label that tells owners and service shops the approved tire and load information for that trailer. It is supposed to match the trailer's build so the tires, load range, and weight limits line up with the way the trailer was certified.
On affected Vilano 325RL and 365RL floor plans, that placard was printed with the wrong tire and loading information. If an owner follows the incorrect label, the trailer can be loaded beyond its proper limit. That puts the tires and running gear under more strain than the trailer was labeled to handle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The label error sits on the placard, so the trailer does not give a sound, warning light, or handling clue that the printed information is wrong.
Who's affected?
The scope follows the production period from December 1, 2015, through March 3, 2017.
| 2016 Vanleigh Vilano | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Vanleigh Vilano | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 270 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overloading the trailer increases the risk of a crash. Check the corrected placard before loading, and do not exceed the listed weight limits. There is no warning sign before an overload becomes unsafe, so treat the label as the limit. Repair is free at any franchised Vanleigh dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano is included in this recall.
- Contact Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 or a franchised Vanleigh dealer to request the free corrected Federal Placard label.
- Reference recall number 17V183 when you call so the service desk can match the tire and load-range label repair to your trailer.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect placard until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Vanleigh sends owners a corrected Federal Placard label at no charge. The fix is to replace the incorrect placard with the corrected label, so the trailer shows the right tire and load range information. This is the recall remedy, and the corrected label is free. If the label is missing or the owner letter never arrived, call Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 and ask for the corrected label for recall 17V183.
Timeline
| March 15, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V183?
Recall 17V183 covers 270 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano fifth-wheel trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard for tire and load-range information. Overloading the trailer can increase crash risk. Vanleigh sends a corrected label free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V183. If it is, contact Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040 and ask for the corrected Federal Placard label. Use the corrected label information before loading or towing the trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Vanleigh provides the corrected Federal Placard label free of charge. The remedy for recall 17V183 does not require you to pay for the corrected label.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 17V183 is overloading. The incorrect Federal Placard lists wrong tire and load-range information, and an overloaded trailer can increase crash risk. Confirm the VIN, get the corrected label from Vanleigh, and follow the corrected loading information.
What if I bought my Vanleigh Vilano used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. If you never received the owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016-2017 Vanleigh Vilano is included, then contact Vanleigh for the corrected Federal Placard label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V183000 |
|---|---|
| Vanleigh customer service | 1-662-612-4040 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V183 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V183000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →