Lance Travel Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 28, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. recalls 2018 Lance Travel Trailer

Recall number

17V407000

Brand / firm

Lance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 42 units

Why it was recalled

If components such as a bicycle rack are not properly supported, they may contact the road, possibly resulting in road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018 Lance Travel Trailers equipped with adjustable utility receivers sold as optional or aftermarket equipment. The receivers may have insufficient welds and, as a result, things connected to the receiver such as a bicycle rack may not be properly positioned.

What to do

Lance Camper has notified owners, and the owners will be refunded for their purchase once the receiver is returned. As an option, customers may instead get a bike rack that goes on the front of the travel trailer, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.