LANCE TRAVEL TRAILER 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V091000

Make Model Year
LANCE TRAVEL TRAILER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-19 2018-02-02 2018-02-06

Production Dates: 2017-02-06 - 2017-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1164

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.