2018 Livin' Lite CAMPLITE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
9,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
Structure:Body: 3; Unknown Or Other: 2; Structure: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2019: 3; 2021: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. 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 11171733 · 2019-01-23 (January 23, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LIVIN' LITE CAMPLITE 23RKS TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V643000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TRANSPORTATION FEES WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11171733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205064 · 2019-05-01 (May 1, 2019)
ALUMINUM FRAME CRACKING AT DRAWBAR ATTACHMENT. A RECALL 18V643000 WAS ISSUED RECENTLY FOR THE 21 AND 23 MODELS- MY 16 IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. DRAWBAR DETACHMENT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRAILER PERHAPS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205070 · 2019-05-01 (May 1, 2019)
THE ALUMINUM FRAME IS CRACKING IN THE SAME MANNER AS RECALL 18V643000 ON OTHER CAMPLIE MODELS. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TRAILER, POTENTIALLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. *DT CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN ATTEMPTED- WAITING ON MANUFACTURER TO A "KIT" TO A LOCAL WELDING SHOP. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOTIFIED WHEN SHIPPED, CONSUMER HASN'T HEARD FROM THEM YET.*JB *DT*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430344 · 2021-08-24 (August 24, 2021)
The contact owns a 2018 Livin' Lite Camplite. The contact stated that the welding that attached the tongue of the trailer to the frame had fractured. The contact had taken the vehicle to a welding shop however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442416 · 2021-12-02 (December 2, 2021)
Both trailer drawbars where they connect to the main frame of the trailer cracked where on the verge of failure.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11442416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11759688 · 2026-08-26 (August 26, 2026)
PETITION TO EXPAND RECALL 18V-643 / SAFETY DEFECT REPORT Vehicle: 2018 Livin' Lite CampLite 16DBS I am writing to formally report a critical structural safety defect in the frame and drawbar assembly of my 2018 Livin' Lite CampLite 16DBS travel trailer. I respectfully request that the NHTSA investigate this condition and petition to expand NHTSA Recall 18V-643 to include the 16DBS model line. Background and Context (Recall 18V-643) NHTSA Campaign Number 18V-643 covers select 2017–2019 Livin' Lite CampLite trailers (models 21BHS, 21RBS, 23RKS, …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11759688 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V643000 · Structure
Reported: 2018-09-19 (September 19, 2018)
Livin' Lite Recreational Vehicles (Livin' Lite) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Livin' Lite CampLite travel trailers, models 21BHS, 21RBS, 23RKS and 23RLS. The drawbar of the trailer may crack resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.
Consequence: If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Livin' Lite will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, and install an additional tube to reinforce the drawbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Livin' Lite customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.
NHTSA campaign record ↗