2010 Bison Trail Express problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V754000 · 200 vehicles
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 inju
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2012-09-14 · Tires · 4,000 mi“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…”
2011-08-31 · Tires · 2,000 mi“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 mp…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.