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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
2,500 miles · May 5, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BISON STRATUS HORSE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE HANGER. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE TETHERS WERE CRACKED. ONE HAD COMPLETELY DETACHED AND THE OTHER HAD ALMOST DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BISON STRATUS HORSE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE HANGER. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE TETHERS WERE CRACKED. ONE HAD COMPLETELY DETACHED AND THE OTHER HAD ALMOST DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE, DESPITE THIS BEING A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
NHTSA ODI #10983727
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2016
SuspensionWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) BISON STRATUS PREMIER 8417. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A FACILITY FOR REPAIRS. THE NEAREST FACILITY WAS 100 MILES AWAY ONE WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) BISON STRATUS PREMIER 8417. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A FACILITY FOR REPAIRS. THE NEAREST FACILITY WAS 100 MILES AWAY ONE WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. ## VIN FAILED ## BISON STRATUS 2014 N/A ##
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
2011 Bison Stratus Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
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