Bison Stratus Express

Model Stratus Express made by Bison got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
10V583000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 08/04/2010 to 09/07/2010V (Vehicle)1612/08/2010MFRBISON MANUFACTURING LLC11/17/201011/19/2010
Defect SummaryNavistar 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.
Consequence SummaryA propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryNavistar 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.
NotesNavistar safety recall no. r10019.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
07/15/20112000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 bison trail express trailer(n/a) 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. kmj