2011 Bison Stratus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-11-17 · campaign 10V583000 · 16 vehicles
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Risk: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
What owners report
2017-05-05 · Structure:body · 2,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 bison stratus horse trailer. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise near the hanger. upon inspection, it was noticed that two of the tethers were cracked. one had completely detached and the other had almost detached from the trailer. the trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that th…”
2016-03-22 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) bison stratus premier 8417. while driving approximately 65 mph, one of the tires detached from the axle. the manufacturer was notified and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a facility for repairs. the nearest facility was 100 miles away one way. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin and failure mileage were u…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.