2018 Bison Premiere recalls and problems

The 2018 Bison Premiere has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Bison dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Bison Premiere vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Bison Premiere recalls

Recall 17V-325: Equipment

Reported May 17, 2017 · 192 vehicles affected · Bison Coach, LLC

Problem: 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."

Risk: If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2018 Bison Premiere problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Bison Premiere complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 8,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2018
With less than 10000 miles of hauling (5000 miles unloaded) the welds on the trailer have broken throughout the entire frame including floor, nose cone and gooseneck. There are separating seams and skin peeling from the extra skin part of the trailer. It has been looked at by an inspector and deemed to have structural failure. The trailer was purchased new in april of 2018. The trailer is no longer to be safely hauled due to the defective welds and parts.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Bison Premiere have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Bison Premiere: 17V-325 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Bison Premiere?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.

Are Bison recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Bison dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.