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HighNHTSA·16V622000·Announced 2016-08-25

Bison Recalls 2015-2016 Horse Trailers Due to Missing Battery Fuse

Bison Coach is recalling 654 model year 2015-2016 horse trailers because a missing inline fuse on the battery cable could cause overheating and fire during an electrical short.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bison Coach, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers. The recall affects 654 units. The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the 12V/24V/48V battery cables, which do not have an inline fuse installed.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are mentioned in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BISON RANGER, SILVERADO, TRAIL BOSS, TRAIL HAND
Brand
BISON
Manufacturer
Bison Coach, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
654

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)

  • RANGER
  • SILVERADO
  • TRAIL BOSS
  • TRAIL HAND
  • LAREDO
  • PREMIERE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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