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2018 Lance 1685 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Lance 1685 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other 1685 years?

1685 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints
1685 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Lance 1685 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V109000OtherFebruary 14, 2018 · 2,054 units

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. (Lance) is recalling certain 2018 recreational trailers, models 1475, 1575, 1685, 1995, 2185, 2285, 2295, 2375 and 2465, equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

Consequence

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 moves while the trailer is being towed.

Remedy

Lance will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

2018 Lance 1685 — common questions

Is the 2018 Lance 1685 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Lance 1685 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Lance 1685. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.