How many recalls does the 2018 Lance 2285 have?

The 2018 Lance 2285 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Lance 2285 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2018 Lance 2285?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2018 Lance 2285 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Lance 2285 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,054 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V109000 2018-02-14 2,054 affected

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. (Lance) is recalling certain 2018 recreational trailers, models 1475, 1575, 1685, 1995, 2185, 2285, 2295, 2375 and 2465, equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing…

Consequence

If the jack retracts or extends unintentionally, it can increase the risk of injury to those within the trailer or increase the risk of a crash if the jack moves while the trailer is being towed.

Remedy

Lance will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2020 (na) lance camper 2285 travel trailer. While the trailer was being towed, the system switched from electric to propane operation and the contact noticed an odor of burning plastic. Approximately five hours later, the contact noticed a fire behind the refrigerator. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-08-18

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Lance 2285 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.