VL-105 – Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop – 2022 Vanleigh Beacon & Vilano Travel Trailers

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Rev: 09.07.22 Page 1 CCD-0006496 AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEAM REPAIR Recall Number: 22E-055 Product: Awnings Date: Original: July 15, 2022 Current: Sept. 1, 2022 Labor Rate: .30 hours inspection only .30 hours repair only 1.5 hours fabric replacement only Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide guidance, as well as visual aides, to dealers performing inspection on units that may have insufficient awning weld(s). The inspection point is at the awning fabric seam at the awning rail at the wall of the unit (Fig. 1). This only affects awnings manufactured January 17, 2022 – June 14, 2022. The date of manufacture can be located on the variant code label (Fig. 2) located on the awning. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Date Instructions Push Test 1. Extend the awning. 2. From underneath the awning, about 1″ to 1.5″ from the fabric edge, push up on the fabric with one finger (Fig. 3) until the awning fabric is flush with the top of the awning rail. Look for any separation or visible daylight at the seam. Perform push test at both ends of the awning. Resources Required • Stepladder of adequate height to perform push test and inspect weld near awning rail NOTE: This document supersedes the previously-released version dated July 15, 2022. All sections highlighted in yellow have been updated from the original version. Rev: 09.07.22 Page 2 CCD-0006496 Recall Number: 22E-055 Product: Awnings Date: Original: July 15, 2022 Current: Sept. 1, 2022 Labor Rate: .30 hours inspection only .30 hours repair only 1.5 hours fabric replacement only As a supplier of a broad array of highly-engineered components in the recreation and transportation product markets, safety, education and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 432-LIPPERT (432-547-7378) or by email at [email protected]. Self-help tips, technical documents, product videos and a training class schedule are available at lippert.com or by downloading the LippertNOW app. AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEAM REPAIR Top Inspection 1. Position stepladder next to the unit to view the topside of the awning at the unit wall from either end (drive/idler side). 2. Inspect the weld near the awning rail (Fig. 4A). A. Fig. 4 shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. B. Fig. 5 shows separation at the seam (Fig. 5A). I. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described in TI-434. II. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure described in TI-166. All inspections and repairs must be documented with the following information: • Full unit information, including 17-digit VIN, Make/Model/Floorplan and Date of Manufacture • Clear photo of the awning tag • Photos documenting any weld separation concerns Fig. 4 Fig. 5 A Light strip location A Awning rail location

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Rev: 07.15.22 Page 1 CCD-0006496 AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEAM REPAIR Recall Number: 22E-055 Product: Awnings Date: July 15, 2022 Labor Rate: .20 hours inspection only .30 hours repair only 1.5 hours fabric replacement only Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide guidance, as well as visual aides, to dealers performing inspection on units that may have insufficient awning weld(s). The inspection point is at the awning fabric seam at the awning rail at the wall of the unit (Fig. 1). This only affects awnings manufactured January 17, 2022 – June 14, 2022. The date of manufacture can be located on the variant code label (Fig. 2) located on the awning. The “WARNING” symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this document. The “CAUTION” symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause personal injury, product and/or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this document. Fig. 1 Safety This document provides general instructions. Many variables can change the circumstances of any procedure, i.e. the degree of difficulty involved in the service operation and the ability level of the individual performing the operation. This document cannot begin to plot out procedures for every possibility, but will provide the general instructions for effectively installing, removing or servicing the system. In the event the skill level required is too advanced or the procedure too difficult, a certified technician should be consulted before performing the necessary operation. Failure to correctly install, remove or service the system may result in voiding the warranty, inflicting injury or even death. Fig. 2 Date Rev: 07.15.22 Page 2 CCD-0006496 Recall Number: 22E-055 Product: Awnings Date: July 15, 2022 Labor Rate: .20 hours inspection only .30 hours repair only 1.5 hours fabric replacement only AWNING INSPECTION AND WELD/SEAM REPAIR As a supplier of components to the RV industry, safety, education and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 432-LIPPERT (432-547-7378) or by email at [email protected]. Self-help tips, technical documents, product videos and a training class schedule are available at lippert.com or by downloading the MyLCI app. Resources Required • Stepladder of adequate height to view top of awning assembly Instructions 1. Position stepladder next to the unit to view the topside of the awning at the unit wall from either end (drive/idler side). 2. Inspect the weld near the awning rail (Fig. 3A). A. Fig. 3 shows no separation at the seam. It does not require repair or replacement. B. Fig. 3 shows separation at the seam (Fig. 4A). I. If the separation is less than 6 inches, repair can be accomplished using the procedure described in TI-434. II. If the separation is over 6 inches it will require awning fabric replacement using the procedure described in TI-166. All inspections and repairs must be documented with the following information: • Full unit information, including 17-digit VIN, Make/Model/Floorplan and Date of Manufacture • Clear photo of the awning tag • Photos documenting any weld separation concerns Fig. 3 Fig. 4 A Light strip location A Awning rail location

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Page 1 of 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: NHTSA Recall # 22V-555 Tiffin Vanleigh Recall # VL-105 August 17, 2022 Awning Inspection and Weld/Seam Repair Dear Vanleigh RV Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Vanleigh RV has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano 5th wheel RVs built between May 18, 2022, and July 21, 2022. Vanleigh RV was notified by Lippert Components, Inc that a defect may exist on certain electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length. Lippert Components supplied Vanleigh RV certain 6’ and 15’ awnings that were installed on a limited number of 5th wheel RV’s. These certain awnings may have a welded seam at the fabric to coach interface that can separate. If the seam were to separate, the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation and may cause crash or injury. Owners may be alerted of a problem by a visible partial weld separation at the ends of the awning roll along the coach body. Vanleigh RV will have the involved awning inspected and if the defect exists, the awning will be repaired or replaced as needed. Please allow up to 30 minutes for the inspection to be completed. If a defect is found, please be aware that more time may be needed, up to an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes. This work will be completed at no charge to you, the owner. Please arrange to take your 5th wheel RV to a reputable service center OR dealer of your choice to have this inspection and repair completed. For help in locating a Vanleigh service center, please visit our website, https://vanleighrv.com/customer-service-warranties/ . Once your appointment has been made, the dealer or service center you choose can contact Vanleigh RV to obtain parts, work instructions and billing information. If you are using a service center that is not a Tiffin Motorhomes or Vanleigh RV authorized repair facility, please make sure that they contact Vanleigh RV for the required parts, instructions and time allowed for the repair. Vanleigh RV will not pay over the allowed time unless the repair facility receives a prior authorization. They can contact Vanleigh RV at 662-612-4040 or by email at [email protected]. You may be liable for any progressive damage that results from your failure to complete the recall within a reasonable time after receiving notification. If owners have paid to have this repair completed, please send a copy of the invoice, that was paid by the owner to Tiffin Motorhomes at the following address: Vanleigh RV, attn: Warranty, PO Box 445, Burnsville MS 38833 or by email to [email protected]. Please make sure the invoice notes who paid for the repair, the VIN of the 5th wheel RV and the date the repair was completed. If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number which appears on this Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Vanleigh RV Warranty Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. You may also call us at 662-612-4040 or by email at [email protected]. If you are unable to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time after you tender the vehicle for repair, please contact the Vanleigh RV Warranty Department, at 1-662-612-4040, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Central Time. You may also wish to notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590, or phone 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-4249153): or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety. Vanleigh RV

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Page 1 of 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall # 22V-555 Tiffin Vanleigh Recall # VL-105 August 17, 2022 Awning Inspection and Weld/Seam Repair Dear Vanleigh RV Dealer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Vanleigh RV has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano 5th wheel RVs built between May 18, 2022, and July 21, 2022. Vanleigh RV was notified by Lippert Components, Inc that a defect may exist on certain electric retractable awnings up to 18’ in length. Lippert Components supplied Vanleigh RV certain 6’ and 15’ awnings that were installed on a limited number of 5th wheel RV’s. These certain awnings may have a welded seam at the fabric to coach interface that can separate. If the seam were to separate, the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation and may cause a crash or injury. Owners may be alerted of a problem by a visible partial weld separation at the ends of the awning roll along the coach body. Vanleigh RV will have the involved awning inspected and if the defect exists, the awning will be repaired or replaced as needed. Owners have been notified by mail and instructed to take their RV to a service center OR dealer of their choice to have this repair completed. If an owner contacts you for an appointment, please contact Vanleigh RV to obtain parts, work instructions and billing information RV at 662-612-4040 or by email at [email protected]. Vanleigh is allowing 20 minutes to inspect the awning, with additional time, up to 1 hour and 30 minutes, being allowed if a defect is found. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease any Beacon 5th wheel RV’s covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on the recreation vehicle. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety. Vanleigh RV

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) Submission Date : AUG 04, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-555 Manufacturer Recall No. : VL-105 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) Address : P.O. Box 445 26 Industrial Drive Burnsville MS 38833 Company phone : 612-4040 Population : Number of potentially involved : 47 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Vanleigh Vilano Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Lippert provided Vanleigh with shipment information of 18 awnings potentially having the problem of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Vanleigh Beacon Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Lippert provided Vanleigh with shipment information of 18 awnings potentially having the problem of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain vehicles equipped with specific electric retractable awnings up to 18′ in length. There is the possibility of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Lippert stated In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation causing injury or potentially causing crash. Description of the Cause : Lippert stated insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Lippert stated a visible warning would include seeing a partial weld separation at the ends of the awning roll along the coach. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Awning Component Description : 6′ Awning Component Part Number : V000598926 Component Name 2 : Awning Component Description : 15′ Awning Component Part Number : V000315206 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Address : 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka Indiana 46545 Country : United States Chronology : 7/19/2022 – Received email notification from Lippert of their recall 22E-055 on awnings. 7/19/2022 – Lippert provided Purchase Orders showing 18 defective awnings were sent to VLRV in Burnsville, MS. 7/19/2022 – VLRV began researching the Purchase Orders to verify potential units affected. 7/28/2022 – VLRV confirmed scope of potential units. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 7/29/2022 – Safety Committee discussed scope and submittal of 573. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vanleigh will notify the affected population and have the awnings inspected to determine if the defect exists. Any defective awnings will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner. If the owner has paid for any repairs related to this defect, they can submit their invoice to Vanleigh for reimbursement. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Lippert stated that replacement material has been produced after 06.20.2022 and has been certified through validated improved processes. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Vanleigh is dependent on Lippert’s correction of problem in their production. However, Vanleigh has added at check point to inspect all awnings in production just to insure there is no issue before shipping. Vanleigh also inspecting all units waiting to be shipped for defect. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners and dealers will be notified of the recall inspection/repair and advised that the inspection/repair will be performed at no charge to the customer. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 27, 2022 – SEP 27, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 27, 2022 – SEP 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) Submission Date : JUL 29, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-555 Manufacturer Recall No. : VL-105 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) Address : P.O. Box 445 26 Industrial Drive Burnsville MS 38833 Company phone : 612-4040 Population : Number of potentially involved : 47 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Vanleigh Beacon Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Lippert provided Vanleigh with shipment information of 18 awnings potentially having the problem of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Vanleigh Vilano Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Lippert provided Vanleigh with shipment information of 18 awnings potentially having the problem of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain vehicles equipped with specific electric retractable awnings up to 18′ in length. There is the possibility of the welded seam at the fabric to coach interface separating. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Lippert stated In extreme cases the fabric could detach from the coach rail and remain attached to the awning frame. This could allow the awning to drop and extend beyond normal operation. Description of the Cause : Lippert stated insufficient weld penetration in some areas between the fabric and the adjoining PVC extruded track. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Lippert stated a visible warning would include seeing a partial weld separation at the ends of the awning roll along the coach. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Awning Component Description : 6′ Awning Component Part Number : V000598926 Component Name 2 : Awning Component Description : 15′ Awning Component Part Number : V000315206 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Address : 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka Indiana 46545 Country : United States Chronology : 7/19/2022 – Received email notification from Lippert of their recall 22E-055 on awnings. 7/19/2022 – Lippert provided Purchase Orders showing 18 defective awnings were sent to VLRV in Burnsville, MS. 7/19/2022 – VLRV began researching the Purchase Orders to verify potential units affected. 7/28/2022 – VLRV confirmed scope of potential units. 7/29/2022 – Safety Committee discussed scope and submittal of 573. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-555 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vanleigh will notify the affected population and have the awnings inspected to determine if the defect exists. Any defective awnings will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner. If the owner has paid for any repairs related to this defect, they can submit their invoice to Vanleigh for reimbursement. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Lippert stated that replacement material has been produced after 06.20.2022 and has been certified through validated improved processes. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Vanleigh is dependent on Lippert’s correction of problem in their production. However, Vanleigh has added at check point to inspect all awnings in production just to insure there is no issue before shipping. Vanleigh also inspecting all units waiting to be shipped for defect. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners and dealers will be notified of the recall inspection/repair and advised that the inspection/repair will be performed at no charge to the customer. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 27, 2022 – SEP 27, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 27, 2022 – SEP 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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