BISON PREMIERE 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V622000

Make Model Year
BISON PREMIERE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-15 2016-08-25 2016-08-25

Production Dates: 2015-11-06 - 2016-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Bison Coach, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9010

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 654

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.