2002 Lance 1161Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Lance 1161, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Lance 1161 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Lance 1161 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-431 · Sep 5, 2007 · 7,692 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lance.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other 1161 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1161 median. How we score

'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1161 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10450990 · Mar 8, 2012

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