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Lance Camper 2020 Truck Camper Recall: Risk of occupant getting stuck in gap

Lance Camper is recalling 2020 truck campers with a gap between bunk bed and window that may cause injury if an occupant falls into the gap.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #19V357000VehicleLance Camper ›
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Lance Camper is recalling certain 2020 truck campers that have a gap between the fold-down bunk bed and window. This gap could cause an occupant to fall and get stuck, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79819-lance-camper-2020-truck-camper-recall-risk-of-occupant-getting.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79819-lance-camper-2020-truck-camper-recall-risk-of-occupant-getting · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V357000

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“Lance Camper 2020 Truck Camper Recall: Risk of occupant getting stuck in gap.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79819-lance-camper-2020-truck-camper-recall-risk-of-occupant-getting. Based on NHTSA recall #19V357000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V357000).

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. recalled certain 2019-2020 855S and 1172 truck campers due to a gap between the fold-down bunk bed and window that may cause an occupant to fall and get stuck, increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on May 13, 2019.

How to tell if you have it

  • Lance Camper Truck Camper (1172), 2019-2020
  • Lance Camper Truck Camper (855S), 2019-2020

What to do

Dealers will attach a warning label free of charge. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

The hazard

An occupant may fall and get stuck in the gap between the fold down bunk bed while it is in the sleeping position and the window near the sleeping area, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2019 model and 4 for the 2020 model.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. has 8 other recalls on record since 2015-02-24. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kenworth 2027 T680 Recall: Bunk Restraint Webbing Hazard (2026-10-14), Forest River Cedar Creek Recall: Blocked Door Hazard (2026-09-23), and Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall: Unsecured Refrigerator Hazard (2026-10-19).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for a gap between the fold-down bunk bed and window on your 2020 Lance Camper. The recall applies to 2020 models with this specific gap issue.

  • Brand
    Lance Camper
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Gap

    Look for a gap between the fold-down bunk bed and window when the camper is in sleeping position.

  2. Contact Customer Service

    Call Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322 to get a warning label attached for free.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Lance Camper will notify owners and dealers will attach a warning label, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 56 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: May 13, 201912. Recall began: Jul 8, 201922019
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Lance Camper to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 19V357000 — Lance Camper 2020 Truck Camper Recall: Risk of occupant getting stuck in gap

Hello,

I own a Lance Camper 2020 Truck Camper Recall: Risk of occupant getting stuck in gap that is covered by recall 19V357000 from Lance Camper.

The official recall notice states: Lance Camper will notify owners and dealers will attach a warning label, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V357000 (May 13, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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