NHTSA Recall 16V622000
Filed by Bison Coach, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-08-25. An estimated 654 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.