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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain 2010 Stratus, Aluma Sport, Trail Express, and Trail Hand recreational trailers, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
- 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 Kidde plastic-handle or push-button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers installed in these 2010 recreational trailers may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the extinguisher unusable.
If a fire occurs and the extinguisher does not work properly, the risk of injury increases. Owners should contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. Bison will also notify owners. For the full list of affected extinguisher models, see the NHTSA recall document, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
To get more information, contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall."
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bison Aluma Sport | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Bison Stratus | 2010 |
| Bison Trail Express | 2010 |
| Bison Trail Hand | 2010 |