NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Lance 2285 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Lance 2285 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 2018 Lance 2285. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Lance 2285 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Lance 2285, describing incidents dated August 18, 2019.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11254475 · Filed September 10, 2019
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…

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Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally

NHTSA #18V109000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2018 · Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.

Potentially affected: 2,054 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 1, 2018 · Vehicles built April 5, 2017 – February 12, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 the jack to operate unintentionally.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Lance 2285. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Lance 2285.

Electrical System

ODI #11254475

Fire

Incident: August 18, 2019 · Filed: September 10, 2019

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 CONTACT'S SPOUSE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. SCOTTS RECREATION (LOCATED AT 2239 AUBURN RD, TURNER, ME 04282, (207) 224-8444) WAS CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THE REFRIGERATOR REPLACED. THE OTHER DAMAGES WERE ALSO REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. *TR

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