Other: labelsRecall 17V-325 · Bison vehicles
Bison Coach, LLC recall 17V-325 covers 192 Bison vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V325000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2015 to March 8, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.