Bison recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.
Vehicles covered
- Bison Laredo 2016–2018
- Bison Premiere 2016–2018
- Bison Ranger 2016–2018
- Bison Silverado 2016–2018
- Bison Trail Boss 2016–2018
- Bison Trail Hand 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V325000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Bison Coach, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 14, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 192
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 11, 2015 to Mar 8, 2017
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 9011
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bison recall: Electrical system Aug 25, 2016
- Bison recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.