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HighNHTSA·13V363000·Announced 2013-08-15

Navistar Recalls 2013 Bison Coach Recreational Trailers Due to Awning Motor Defect

Navistar is recalling 125 model year 2013 Bison Coach recreational trailers because a design change in the power awning motor assembly may cause screws to shear, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the source text states the defect increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash but does not report any actual incidents.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express, Trail Hand, and Traveler recreational trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between February 20, 2013, and May 7, 2013. The recall affects 125 units.

The recall is due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly. This defect may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit, which increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs can be performed. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BISON COACH STRATUS LITE, STRATUS EXPRESS, TRAIL EXPRESS, STRATUS
Brand
BISON COACH
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
125

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • STRATUS LITE
  • STRATUS EXPRESS
  • TRAIL EXPRESS
  • STRATUS
  • TRAIL HAND
  • TRAVELER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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