2003-2006 Bison Alumasport and Bison Stratus recall: equipment

Bison Manufacturing LLC reported this safety recall on August 1, 2008. It covers about 1,266 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,266
reported: Aug 1, 2008
owners notified: Aug 25, 2008

Equipment

What is wrong: Bison is recalling 1,266 my 2003-2006 alumasport and stratus horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Bison is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or bison at 1‑574‑658‑4161.

Recall number 08V379000

Affected vehicles

Bison Alumasport 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Bison Stratus 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006

Questions about recall 08V379000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Bison Alumasport and Bison Stratus equipment?

Yes. Recall 08V379000, reported on August 1, 2008, covers about 1,266 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V379000?

Bison is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or bison at 1‑574‑658‑4161.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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