NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bison Ranger Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Bison Ranger has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bison dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Bison Ranger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Bison Ranger owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Bison Ranger, describing incidents dated April 2, 2019 to July 22, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11243567 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BISON RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING AT THE GOOSENECK HITCH HAD BECOME UNDONE, THE OVEN DOES NOT FUNCTION, AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE LIVING QUARTERS. IN ADDITION, THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT COOL AS DESIGNED, THE SHOWER DOOR FRACTURED OFF THE HINGES…
ODI #11193276 · Filed
DEAR FORD, SIR I'M ELAN JUST 1 MONTH AGO BOUGHT NEW MODEL FORD RANGER 2.0L XLT + AUTOMATIC. THE SALESMAN AND GIRLS TELLING THIS MODEL IS ENGINE CAPACITY IS 2.0L AND 10 SPEED GEARBOX TRANSMISSION BETTER EFFICIENCY AND SO ON.... BUT IF I HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORDS WRITTEN THAT MY PREVIOUS MODEL FORD…
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 November 3, 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.
Other Bison Ranger model years
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