Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express and 2 more (2013): Equipment
Recall 13V363000 · Aug 15, 2013 · Navistar, Inc.
125
vehicles affected
125
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V363000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2013
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 125
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 Bison Coach Stratus, Stratus Express, Stratus Lite, Trail Express, Trail Hand, and Traveler recreational trailers manufactured February 20, 2013, through May 7, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
What can happen
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bison Coach | Stratus | 2013 |
| Bison Coach | Stratus Express | 2013 |
| Bison Coach | Stratus Lite | 2013 |
| Bison Coach | Trail Express | 2013 |
| Bison Coach | Trail Hand | 2013 |
| Bison Coach | Traveler | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V363000?
6 models: Bison Coach Stratus (2013), Bison Coach Stratus Express (2013), Bison Coach Stratus Lite (2013) and 3 more, about 125 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V363000?
Navistar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs.
What can happen?
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.