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2010 Bison Trail Express

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 14, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Bison Trail Express, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V754000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
200 units potentially affected
The defect: Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain 2010 Stratus, Aluma Sport, Trail Express, and Trail Hand recreational trailers, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Bison Coach, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 14, 2012

I HAVE A BISON TRAIL EXPRESS LQ TRAILER WITH 4000 MILES ON THE CARLISLE TIRES. WE HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT BACK TIRE GOING 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT TOOK THE FENDER OFF THE TRAILER. TRAILER COMPANY SAID TOO BAD FOR YOU. NO RESPONSE FROM THE CARLISLE TIRE CO. *TR

NHTSA ID
10475413
Incident
Sep 4, 2012
Mileage
4,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 31, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BISON TRAIL EXPRESS TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE RADIAL TRAIL ST235/80/R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS MISSING SOME OF ITS TREAD. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED BY A SPARE TIRE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER, WHERE ALL OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10422800
Incident
Jul 15, 2011
Mileage
2,000 mi