NHTSA Recall 08V379000: Equipment
BISON MANUFACTURING LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,266 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Bison Alumasport.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V379000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 1, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V379000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.