2018 VANCRAFT LWB Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 VANCRAFT LWB has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components affected by recalls rather than consumer complaints, with safety and labeling defects identified in official recall actions.

There are 18 recalls for this vehicle impacting various systems primarily related to seating and safety equipment. These recalls involve hardware failures and missing labels that affect occupant protection and compliance with federal safety standards.

• Seat hardware failure. The rear bench seating system’s reinforcement and mounting hardware may fail under load due to defective bolts and components, risking inadequate occupant restraint during crashes.
• Seat belt anchor defects. Seat belt anchor bolts in the rear seating may fail, compromising restraint effectiveness and increasing injury risk in collisions.
• Seat belt buckle assembly issues. Rear seat belt buckles may not function properly due to affected hardware, heightening the chance of restraint failure in a crash.
• Noncompliance with safety standards. Defective seating and seat belt components cause failure to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 and 209.
• Missing occupant capacity labels. Certain models lack the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label along with altered certification labels, leading to possible vehicle overloading and crash risk.
• Label replacement remedy. Labels for occupancy and certification are mailed free of charge to owners for installation to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Recall notification and repair. Dealer repairs include installation of new seat belt anchor hardware, reinforced bench seat bars, and flooring reinforcement at no cost to owners.
• Recall scope. Recalls cover multiple model years from 2002 to 2024 including various SWB and LWB camper vans and Rover variants.
• Recall advisories. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisories are associated with these recalls.
• Owner support contact. Vancraft customer service is available at 1-888-381-7333 for recall verification and assistance.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues affecting safety components may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help clarify potential remedies related to defects and recalls.