Bison Coach, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V754000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V754000 by Bison Coach, Llc. Affecting 2010 stratus, aluma sport, trail express, and trail hand recreational trailers, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers Includes 200 affected units, Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2010 stratus, aluma sport, trail express, and trail hand recreational trailers, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers
Defect Summary
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
Corrective Action
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.