The 2011 Bison Stratus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT10V5830002010-11-1716 affected
Defect
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints3
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bison stratus horse trailer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise near the hanger. Upon inspection, it was noticed that two of the tethers were cracked. One had completely detached and the other had almost detached from the trailer. The trailer was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) bison stratus premier 8417. While driving approximately 65 mph, one of the tires detached from the axle. The manufacturer was notified and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a facility for repairs. The nearest facility was 100 miles away one way. The vehicle…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) bison stratus premier 8417. While driving approximately 65 mph, one of the tires detached from the axle. The manufacturer was notified and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a facility for repairs. The nearest facility was 100 miles away one way. The vehicle…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Bison Stratus as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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