NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Lance 1161 Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Lance 1161 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lance dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Lance 1161. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2002 Lance 1161 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Lance 1161, describing incidents dated January 1, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10450990 · Filed
CPSC#I1230079A. 2002 LANCE CAMPER. CONSUMER STATED THE CAMPER STARTED TO SAG. THE SAG CAUSES THE WOOD AND FIBERGLASS TO CRACK. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLIDE OUT IS COMPROMISED AND CAN BREAK OFF COMPLETELY. *JB
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V431000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported September 5, 2007 · LANCE CAMPER MFG. CORP.
Potentially affected: 7,692 vehicles
Owners notified November 5, 2007 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SLIDE-IN PICKUP TRUCK RECREATIONAL CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
LANCE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR LANCE CAMPER AT 1-661-949-3322.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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