2010 BISON ALUMA SPORT Recall

Campaign:: 17V754000 on 11/28/2017
Component:: Equipment
Manufactured:: 07/23/2009 - 03/30/2010
Affected:: 200
Defect:: Bison coach, llc (bison) is recalling certain 2010 stratus, aluma sport, trail express, and trail hand recreational trailers, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:: Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
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.