NHTSA Recall 18V091000
Filed by Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-02-02. An estimated 1,164 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.