Bison recalls and safety
5 recalls since 2008 · 9 owner complaints since 2011
5
vehicle recalls since 2008
5
vehicle recalls since 2008
Bison has had 5 vehicle recalls since 2008, covering 2,328 vehicles as reported. There were no Bison recalls in 2025. The Bison Stratus has the most recalls (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
5
Since 2008
Units affected
2,328
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Bison vehicle recalls each year since 2008, and the vehicles they covered
Bison models
11 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus | 3 | 1,482 | 2 | - |
| Trail Hand | 3 | 1,046 | 0 | - |
| Ranger | 2 | 846 | 2 | - |
| Premiere | 2 | 846 | 1 | - |
| Silverado | 2 | 846 | 1 | - |
| Laredo | 2 | 846 | 0 | - |
| Trail Boss | 2 | 846 | 0 | - |
| Trail Express | 1 | 200 | 2 | - |
| Alumasport | 1 | 1,266 | 1 | - |
| Aluma Sport | 1 | 200 | 0 | - |
| Stratus Express | 1 | 16 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Bison recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Bison recalls by component
- Equipment4 · 1,674 units
- Electrical system1 · 654 units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Bison owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Structure4
- Suspension2
- Tires2
- Electrical system1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Engine1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Complaints
- 9
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Bison recalls
The newest of 5. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2017 | Bison Aluma Sport, Stratus, Trail Express, Trail Hand (2010): EquipmentNo. 17V754000 | Fire | 200 |
| May 17, 2017 | Bison Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado and 2 more (2016-2018): EquipmentNo. 17V325000 | Crash risk | 192 |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Bison Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado and 2 more (2015-2016): Electrical systemNo. 16V622000 | Fire | 654 |
| Nov 17, 2010 | Bison Stratus, Stratus Express; Mckenzie ION; Monaco RV Monarch and 2 more (2011): EquipmentNo. 10V583000 | Fire | 16 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | Bison Alumasport, Stratus (2003-2006): EquipmentNo. 08V379000 | Fire | 1,266 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which Bison models have the most recalls?
The Stratus (3), the Trail Hand (3) and the Ranger (2) have the most recalls since 2008. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Bison recall problem?
Equipment: 4 of the 5 Bison recalls, followed by electrical system (1).
What do Bison owners complain about most?
Structure, named in 4 of the 9 safety complaints Bison owners filed since 2011, then suspension (2). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Bison?
No Bison recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.