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2018 Lance 2285Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Lance 2285, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-109 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 46%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Lance 2285 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
Electrical system11

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

1 recall

2018 Lance 2285 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.

46%repaired · 2019 Q4

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 18V-109 · Feb 14, 2018 · 2,054 vehicles · 954 repaired

Risk. 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…

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

2018 vs. every other 2285 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 2285 median. How we score

'11'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 2285 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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…
Complaint 11254475 · Sep 10, 2019

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