NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Bison Coach Trail Express Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Bison Coach Trail Express has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Bison Coach Trail Express. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bison Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Bison Coach Trail Express. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA #13V363000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2013 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 125 vehicles
Owners notified September 16, 2013 · Vehicles built February 20, 2013 – May 7, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express, Trail Hand, and Traveler recreational trailers manufactured February 20, 2013, through May 7, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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