CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain gooseneck horse trailers from model years 2015 and 2016 were built without an inline fuse on the battery cable. If an electrical short circuit occurs, the battery wiring could overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will install a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable free of charge. Owners who have not yet been notified can contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161 and reference recall number 9010. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether it is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bison Laredo | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Bison Premiere | 20152016 |
| Bison Ranger | 20152016 |
| Bison Silverado | 20152016 |
| Bison Trail Boss | 20152016 |
| Bison Trail Hand | 20152016 |