Vanleigh RV Recalls 2022-2023 Ambition Trailers Over Ramp Door Failure Risk
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VLRV, LLC is recalling approximately 182 Vanleigh Ambition trailers because the ramp door may break away during use, posing an injury risk.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 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 due to a structural defect. According to the manufacturer, the ramp door on these units may break away from the door frame while vehicles are being loaded or unloaded.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 182 units. The specific vehicles involved include:
- Make: VANLEIGH
- Model: AMBITION
- Model Years: 2022 and 2023
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected trailers are advised to contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. To remedy the issue, dealers will install additional support brackets free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 20, 2026. Owners may refer to Vanleigh RV's internal recall number, which is VL-106.
Why This Matters
A ramp door that breaks or fails during use increases the risk of injury to individuals who are in the process of loading or unloading vehicles from the trailer.
Source
This recall is documented under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V021000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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