2021 Lance TRAVEL TRAILER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 5 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Microwave/Vent Hood | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Microwave/Vent Hood: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2021: 4; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11399814 · 2021-03-08 (March 8, 2021)
RECALL NOTICE: DOMETIC S31, R1731, R2131 COOKING STOVE RECALL- 20E71. I HAVE AN EFFECTED UNIT PER THE RECALL NOTICE. I'VE CONTACTED DOMETIC AND RECEIVED A REFERENCE # 62501154. HOWEVER, IT'S BEEN 3-MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE THE REPAIR PARTS. I WANT THE PARTS EXPEDITED TO ASAP SO I CAN USE MY TRAILER
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11399814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415426 · 2021-05-06 (May 6, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 LANCE CAMPER 850. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E071000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF GRAND RAPIDS (201 76TH ST SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548, [phone removed]) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11415426 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420693 · 2021-06-12 (June 12, 2021)
Domestic recalled via NHTSA the stove top for gas leak risk in November of 2020. We have requested parts and the fix via the dealer and no parts have been available. This is unacceptable.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434170 · 2021-09-24 (September 24, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Lance Travel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the trailer wiring failure message illuminated. The failure resulted in loss of braking assistance from the trailer. The contact pulled over and repaired the wiring which allowed the contact to drive the trailer back to the residence. The trailer was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11628973 · 2024-12-05 (December 5, 2024)
See attached document for complaint.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11628973 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V619000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Reported: 2020-10-07 (October 7, 2020)
Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance trailers (models 1995, 2185, 2285, 1475, 1575, 1685, 1985, 2295, 2375, 2445, and 2465) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.
Consequence: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic will repair the stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V620000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Reported: 2020-10-07 (October 7, 2020)
Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance Camper trailers (models 855S, 850, 960, 975, 995, 1062, and 1172) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.
Consequence: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves. The recall began on December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.
NHTSA campaign record ↗