FORD RANGER 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Make : FORD Model : RANGER Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2015-11-06 - 2016-08-05
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V622000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-09-15 Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-25 Date Added to Database: 2016-08-25
Manufacturers Involved: Bison Coach, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9010
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 654
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.