Recall 17V325 affects 192 2016-2018 Bison horse trailers with incorrect GAWR certification labels. Bison provides a corrected label free of charge.
Bison is recalling 192 2016-2018 horse trailers, including Laredo, Trail Hand, Trail Boss, Silverado, Ranger, and Premiere models, because the certification label lists incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information. A wrong GAWR label can lead owners to overload the trailer, increasing crash risk, and Bison dealers will provide the free label correction.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2016-2018 Bison Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss, or Trail Hand trailer lists key loading information for the owner, dealer, and inspector. One of those items is the Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which tells you the maximum weight each axle is rated to carry. That rating helps an owner load the trailer within its limits.
On affected Bison trailers, the GAWR printed on the certification label is wrong because of a clerical data error. The filing says the correct tires and axles were installed, so the defect is the printed label information, not the axle or tire hardware. The risk is that an owner reading the label gets incorrect weight-rating guidance for the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure because this recall is about incorrect printed information, not a part wearing out. Owners would notice the issue only by checking the certification label against the corrected recall information.
Who's affected?
Spans Laredo, Trail Hand, Trail Boss, Silverado, Ranger, and Premiere trailers across the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, all tied to the vehicle label.
| 2017 Bison Laredo | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Bison Trail Hand | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Trail Hand | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Bison Trail Boss | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Laredo | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Bison Trail Boss | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Silverado | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Bison Trail Hand | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Bison Ranger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Bison Premiere | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Premiere | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Trail Boss | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Bison Premiere | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Bison Silverado | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Bison Ranger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Bison Ranger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Bison Silverado | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Bison Laredo | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 192 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect trailer label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its rated capacity. Overloading changes how the trailer handles and increases the risk of a crash. Before hauling, confirm the corrected label is installed and keep the load within the listed limits. Repair is free at any franchised Bison dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Bison Laredo, Trail Hand, Trail Boss, Silverado, Ranger, or Premiere trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161 to request the free corrected certification label and reference recall number 17V325.
- Confirm the corrected label fixes the incorrect GAWR information before using the trailer for normal loads.
- Avoid loading the trailer near its axle limits until the corrected label is installed.
- Keep the recall notice with your trailer paperwork after the label is corrected.
What happens at the repair
Bison handles this recall by notifying owners and providing a corrected Certification label at no charge. The corrected label replaces the inaccurate Gross Axle Weight Rating information on the trailer's existing label. Parts and handling are covered under the recall. Bison has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented owner expenses tied to this recall. If you already paid for a corrected label or related certification-label repair before the recall notice, contact Bison customer service and keep your paperwork together for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 17, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| May 31, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 14, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 19, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V325?
Recall 17V325 covers 192 2016-2018 Bison horse trailers with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information on the certification label. An incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, increasing crash risk. Bison provides a corrected label free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Bison Laredo, Trail Hand, Trail Boss, Silverado, Ranger, or Premiere is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V325. If it is, contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161 and ask for the corrected certification label. Reference Bison recall number 9011 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix recall defects at no cost, and Bison provides the corrected certification label free of charge. The repair path is the replacement label, not a paid inspection or owner-paid parts order.
What is the safety risk with the incorrect Bison trailer label?
The safety risk is trailer overloading. If the certification label lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating, an owner can load the trailer beyond its proper axle rating, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN and use the corrected label once Bison provides it.
What if I bought my Bison trailer used?
The free recall still applies. Federal recall law follows the trailer, not the first owner. If you never received the original notice, check your VIN and contact Bison customer service with recall 17V325 or Bison recall number 9011.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V325000 |
|---|---|
| Bison customer service | 1-574-658-4161 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V325 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V325000 |
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)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →