BISON PREMIERE 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V325000

Make Model Year
BISON PREMIERE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-14 2017-05-17 2017-05-18

Production Dates: 2015-12-11 - 2017-03-08

Manufacturers Involved: Bison Coach, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9011

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 192

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.