CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Risk
- If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some horse trailers were built with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. The label does not show the correct weight limit for the axles, so an owner relying on it could load the trailer beyond what it is designed to carry.
An overloaded trailer raises the risk of a crash. The manufacturer says the trailers in this recall do not meet the federal certification requirements in 49 CFR Part 567 because of the labeling error.
The remedy is free. Bison will notify owners and provide a corrected label at no cost. Owners can contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, referencing recall number 9011, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bison Laredo | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Bison Premiere | 201620172018 |
| Bison Ranger | 201620172018 |
| Bison Silverado | 201620172018 |
| Bison Trail Boss | 201620172018 |
| Bison Trail Hand | 201620172018 |