2018 Lance Travel Trailer recalls and problems

The 2018 Lance Travel Trailer has 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lance dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Lance Travel Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Lance Travel Trailer recalls

Recall 20V-620: Equipment

Reported Oct 7, 2020 · 725 vehicles affected · Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Problem: Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance Camper trailers (models 855S, 850, 960, 975, 995, 1062, and 1172) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves. The recall began on December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

Recall 20V-619: Equipment

Reported Oct 7, 2020 · 5,309 vehicles affected · Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Problem: Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance trailers (models 1995, 2185, 2285, 1475, 1575, 1685, 1985, 2295, 2375, 2445, and 2465) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic will repair the stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

Recall 18V-091: Electrical System

Reported Feb 2, 2018 · 1,164 vehicles affected · Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Problem: Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. (Lance) is recalling certain 2018 travel trailers, models 1985, 1995, 2185, 2155, 2295, and 2375. The battery on these vehicles may move within its compartment while the vehicle is in motion, causing the door to open and allowing the battery to fall out.

Risk: If the battery falls out of the compartment with the trailer is being towed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Lance will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit strap kit to keep the battery from moving, free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

Recall 17V-407: Equipment

Reported Jun 28, 2017 · 42 vehicles affected · Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Problem: Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018 Lance Travel Trailers equipped with adjustable utility receivers sold as optional or aftermarket equipment. The receivers may have insufficient welds and, as a result, things connected to the receiver such as a bicycle rack may not be properly positioned.

Risk: If components such as a bicycle rack are not properly supported, they may contact the road, possibly resulting in road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Lance Camper has notified owners, and the owners will be refunded for their purchase once the receiver is returned. As an option, customers may instead get a bike rack that goes on the front of the travel trailer, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

2018 Lance Travel Trailer problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Lance Travel Trailer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2017
On my 6-month old lance 2295 trailer, the 45-gallon, 400# potable water holding tank fell off in the road. The plastic tank itself is not bolted to the rig, but sits on an 0.18" thick by 0.625" wide rim on the fore and aft sides. A bolt holding the rear mounting bracket to the chassis (Photo 1) apparently came loose or sheared off and fell off. These bolts are only 1/4" diameter 307a general service hardware. This loss stressed another mounting bolt, which sheared off (Photos 2a & 2b), allowing the mounting bracket to rotate (Photo 3) aft from it's intended position (Photo 4) the rotation was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer: 20V-620 (equipment), 20V-619 (equipment), 18V-091 (electrical system), 17V-407 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.

Are Lance recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lance dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.