Campaign 17V-325

These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V325000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-325
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BisonLaredo2016 to 20180
BisonPremiere2016 to 20180
BisonRanger2016 to 20180
BisonSilverado2016 to 20180
BisonTrail Boss2016 to 20180
BisonTrail Hand2016 to 20180
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.