Recall 16V622000: 2015–2016 Bison Laredo, 2015–2016 Bison Premiere, 2015–2016 Bison Ranger +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 654
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers. The affected trailers do not have an inline fuse installed on the battery cable.
The risk
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Bison has notified owners, and dealers will install a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9010.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Bison Laredo
- 2016 Bison Laredo
- 2015 Bison Premiere
- 2016 Bison Premiere
- 2015 Bison Ranger
- 2016 Bison Ranger
- 2015 Bison Silverado
- 2016 Bison Silverado
- 2015 Bison Trail Boss
- 2016 Bison Trail Boss
- 2015 Bison Trail Hand
- 2016 Bison Trail Hand
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V622000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9010
- Manufacturer
- Bison Coach, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology