EquipmentRecall 13V-363 · Bison Coach vehicles
Navistar, Inc. recall 13V-363 covers 125 Bison Coach vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V363000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express, Trail Hand, and Traveler recreational trailers manufactured February 20, 2013, through May 7, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
The risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 20, 2013 to May 7, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Awning May Unfurl UnexpectedlyNHTSA