Recall 17V407 affects 42 2018 Lance Travel Trailer vehicles with insufficient utility-receiver welds. Lance will refund returned receivers or provide a front bike rack free.
Lance is recalling 42 of its 2018 Travel Trailer towables because adjustable utility receivers sold as optional or aftermarket equipment have insufficient welds. A bicycle rack or other receiver-mounted item can sit out of position, contact the road, and create debris that increases crash risk; Lance dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The adjustable utility receiver on a 2018 Lance Travel Trailer is the metal receiver assembly used to hold an accessory such as a bicycle rack at the rear of the trailer. It is supposed to stay square to the trailer frame so the accessory remains upright and supported while the trailer moves.
On affected trailers, the receiver was built with insufficient welds. Lance traced the problem to a supplier part that did not match the drawings and specifications it was given. Weak or incomplete welds mean the receiver does not hold the accessory in the intended position under normal use. A bicycle rack or other attached item can lean, shift, or sit out of line instead of staying upright.
The warning sign is visible rather than hidden. If the bicycle rack is no longer in the proper upright position, the receiver has already shown the problem and needs dealer attention.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Lance Travel Trailer | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 42 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2018 Lance Travel Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A bicycle rack that is not properly supported can contact the road, create road debris, and increase the risk of a crash. If the rack is no longer upright, stop using that rack and arrange the recall remedy before travel. Repair is free at any franchised Lance dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Lance Travel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lance dealer or Lance customer service to start the free remedy for the adjustable utility receiver.
- Return the receiver as directed if you choose the refund, or ask for the free front-mounted bike rack instead.
- Reference recall number 17V407 when you call so the dealer or Lance customer service can match the repair path.
- Avoid using the rear utility receiver until the remedy is complete; an unsupported rack or load can drop toward the road and raise crash risk.
What happens at the repair
Lance is handling this recall directly. Return the adjustable utility receiver to Lance. Once Lance receives it, Lance refunds the purchase price and shipping cost in full. Owners can instead choose a replacement bike rack that mounts on the front of the travel trailer at no charge. If you already paid for the recalled receiver, the reimbursement plan covers repayment after return of the item. Keep proof of purchase, shipping records, and any recall paperwork with the returned receiver so Lance can match the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V407?
Recall 17V407 covers 42 2018 Lance Travel Trailer units equipped with adjustable utility receivers sold as optional or aftermarket equipment. The receiver welds are insufficient, so attached items such as a bicycle rack are not properly supported. Lance will refund the receiver purchase after return, or provide a front-mounted bike rack for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Lance Travel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V407. If it is, contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322 about returning the adjustable utility receiver for a refund or receiving the front-mounted bike rack remedy for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Lance is providing the remedy at no cost. Owners can return the adjustable utility receiver for a refund of the purchase price, or choose a free bike rack that mounts on the front of the travel trailer instead.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that an item attached to the receiver, such as a bicycle rack, is not properly supported and contacts the road. That can create road debris and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, stop using the adjustable utility receiver until Lance completes the recall remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V407000 |
|---|---|
| Lance customer service | 1-661-949-3322 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V407 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V407000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →