Recall 22V201 covers 18 2022 Lance travel trailers with data cables routed against the burner box. Repair is free at a franchised Lance dealer.
Lance is recalling 18 2022 Lance 1685, 1985, 1995, 2185, and 2445 travel trailers because a data cable routed through the cold water inlet can rest on the burner box. A cable against the burner box can short and increase the risk of a fire; the Lance dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The water heater data cable on the 2022 Lance 1685, 1985, 1995, 2185, and 2445 travel trailers carries control signals between the water heater and its control panel. On units with the Truma water heater option, that cable needs to be routed away from hot parts so the panel can command the heater without the cable insulation being damaged.
In this recall, the cable was installed in the wrong path. It can pass through the cold water inlet area and rest against the burner box, the heated enclosure around the water heater burner. Heat from that burner box can melt the data cable. Once the cable is damaged, the control panel loses the connection it needs to operate the water heater.
The warning sign is a water heater control panel that stops working, along with a water heater that does not operate. If that happens, the cable has already been exposed to heat or damaged.
Who's affected?
Covers five Lance trailer models from the 2022 model year, all using the same electric water heater gas connector elbow kit.
| 2022 Lance 1995 | Electric water heater |
|---|---|
| 2022 Lance 1685 | Electric water heater |
| 2022 Lance 1985 | Electric water heater |
| 2022 Lance 2445 | Electric water heater |
| 2022 Lance 2185 | Electric water heater |
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The model number narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A data cable resting on the burner box can short and increase the risk of a fire. If the water heater control panel fails or the water heater stops working, stop using the water heater and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Lance dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Lance 1995, 1685, 1985, 2445, or 2185 travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322 to confirm whether the free data-cable rerouting is open for your trailer.
- Ask a franchised Lance dealer about the repair that reroutes the data cable away from the burner box.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V201 when you call.
- Avoid using the affected water-heater area until Lance or the dealer confirms the data cable has been rerouted.
What happens at the repair
Lance has described the repair, but the final dealer remedy is not listed as open yet. Once Lance opens it, a Lance technician will reroute the data cable so it no longer passes through the cold water inlet or rests on the burner box. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Until then, contact a Lance dealer or Lance Camper customer service to confirm the repair status for your trailer.
Timeline
| March 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 27, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 27, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 27, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 30, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V201?
Recall 22V201 covers 18 2022 Lance 1995, 1685, 1985, 2445, and 2185 travel trailers. The data cable can be routed through the cold water inlet and rest on the burner box, where it can short and increase the risk of a fire.
What should I do if my 2022 Lance 1995, 1685, 1985, 2445, or 2185 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 22V201. If it is, contact a franchised Lance dealer and ask about the free data-cable reroute. Reference recall number 22V201 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Lance dealers will reroute the data cable free of charge, and federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Lance customer service is also listed at 1-661-949-3322.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the data cable rests on the burner box, it can short and increase the risk of a fire. The repair path is to have a Lance dealer reroute the cable so it no longer contacts the burner box.
When were owners notified about recall 22V201?
Lance mailed owner notification letters on April 22, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2022 Lance trailer is included before calling the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V201000 |
|---|---|
| Lance customer service | 1-661-949-3322 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V201 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V201000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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