NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Bison Premiere Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Bison Premiere has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Bison Premiere. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bison dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Bison Premiere. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Incorrect GAWR on Label/FMVSS 567
NHTSA #17V325000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2017 · Bison Coach, LLC
Potentially affected: 192 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bison campaign 9011 · Owners notified June 14, 2017 · Vehicles built December 11, 2015 – March 8, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.
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.
Battery Cable is not Fused
NHTSA #16V622000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported August 25, 2016 · Bison Coach, LLC
Potentially affected: 654 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bison campaign 9010 · Owners notified September 15, 2016 · Vehicles built November 6, 2015 – August 5, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers. The affected trailers do not have an inline fuse installed on the battery cable.
Safety consequence
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Bison has notified owners, and dealers will install a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9010.
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.
Other Bison Premiere model years
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