CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2018 travel trailers, the battery can shift inside its compartment while the trailer is moving. The compartment door can then open, and the battery may fall out onto the road.
A battery that falls out during towing can become a road hazard for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Lance will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a retrofit strap kit to keep the battery from moving. Owners can also contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lance Travel Trailer | 2018 |
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