Recall 16V622 affects 654 2015-2016 Bison horse trailers for missing battery-cable fuses. Repair is free at any franchised Bison dealer.
Bison is recalling 654 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers because the battery cable lacks an inline fuse. An electrical short can overheat the battery wiring and raise the risk of a fire, and Bison dealers will install the fuse free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The battery cable on 2015-2016 Bison Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss, Trail Hand, Premiere, and Laredo gooseneck horse trailers carries power from the trailer battery into the 12V electrical system. An inline fuse is supposed to sit in that cable and open the circuit when electrical current rises too high. That fuse is the protection point between a normal electrical load and an overheated cable.
On affected trailers, the battery cable was built without that inline fuse. If the cable shorts against the trailer or another grounded part, current keeps flowing instead of being interrupted. The cable then heats up along its run, which is what Bison found after a trailer returned with burned front underside wiring and a melted battery.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first visible sign can be damaged battery wiring, heat damage near the front underside of the trailer, or a battery that has overheated.
Who's affected?
Spans the Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss, Trail Hand, Premiere, and Laredo lines across 2015-2016, all tied to the battery cable component.
| 2016 Bison Ranger | battery |
|---|---|
| 2015 Bison Silverado | battery |
| 2015 Bison Trail Boss | battery |
| 2015 Bison Trail Hand | battery |
| 2015 Bison Ranger | battery |
| 2016 Bison Premiere | battery |
| 2016 Bison Laredo | battery |
| 2016 Bison Trail Hand | battery |
| 2015 Bison Laredo | battery |
| 2016 Bison Trail Boss | battery |
| 2016 Bison Silverado | battery |
| 2015 Bison Premiere | battery |
| Units affected | 654 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short circuit can overheat the battery wiring and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the fuse repair soon and avoid unnecessary use until the dealer installs it. Repair is free at any franchised Bison dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Bison Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss, Trail Hand, Premiere, or Laredo trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bison dealer to schedule the free 30-amp inline-fuse installation that protects the battery cable from overheating during an electrical short.
- Bring the recall notice if Bison mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V622 when you call.
- Call Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161 with questions about recall number 16V622.
- Use the trailer cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using it if you notice heat, smoke, or signs of an electrical short.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bison technician installs a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable. That fuse protects the battery cable circuit and corrects the missing fuse condition covered by recall 16V622. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Bison has a general reimbursement plan on file, so if you paid out of pocket for a related battery cable fuse repair before the recall work, bring the repair invoice, receipts, and proof of payment to the dealer or contact Bison customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 25, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 1, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| October 1, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 1, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V622?
Recall 16V622 covers 654 2015-2016 Bison Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers with no inline fuse on the battery cable. Bison dealers install a 30-amp inline fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Bison Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, or Trail Boss is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V622. If it is, contact a Bison dealer to schedule the battery-cable fuse installation. Reference recall number 16V622 and Bison recall number 9010 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Bison dealers install the 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
Under recall 16V622, an electrical short circuit can overheat the battery wiring and increase fire risk. The repair adds an inline fuse to the battery cable so the circuit has the protection missing from the affected trailers.
What if I bought the Bison trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Bison trailer is included, then call a Bison dealer and reference recall number 16V622.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V622000 |
|---|---|
| Bison customer service | 1-574-658-4161 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V622 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V622000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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