Vanleigh RV Ambition Trailer Recall Over Ramp Door Issue
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VLRV, LLC is recalling 182 units of 2022-2023 Ambition trailers due to a potential ramp door failure that could break away during use, increasing injury risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ambition trailers because the ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 182 units of 2022 and 2023 model year Ambition trailers manufactured by Vanleigh RV. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V021000.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact their dealers to have additional support brackets installed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2026. For more information, contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040 and reference recall number VL-106.
Why This Matters
A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury, highlighting potential safety concerns for trailer owners.
Source
This recall is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, refer to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V021000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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