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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V622📅 Aug 25, 2016

2015–2016 Bison Laredo & 2015–2016 Bison Premiere + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V622000
Manufacturer recall #
9010
Manufacturer
Bison Coach, LLC
Vehicles affected
654
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 15, 2016
Built
Nov 6, 2015 – Aug 5, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V622 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V622?

2015–2016 Bison Laredo & 2015–2016 Bison Premiere + 4 more. 654 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Bison dealer to book the free repair.