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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 22, 2017

BISON TRAIL EXPRESS (2010) recall — Equipment

Bison is recalling 2010 Trail Express trailers with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during a fire, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Bison or Kidde for a free replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #17V754000VehicleBison ›
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What happened, in plain English

Bison is recalling 2010 Trail Express recreational trailers with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that can become clogged or detach during a fire, potentially causing injury. Owners should get a free replacement extinguisher from Bison or Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253107-bison-2010-trail-express-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253107-bison-2010-trail-express-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V754000

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“Bison 2010 Trail Express Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253107-bison-2010-trail-express-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V754000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V754000).

Why it’s dangerous

In a fire, the fire extinguisher may become clogged or detach from the valve assembly, preventing it from discharging properly or causing injury. This could lead to increased injury risk if the extinguisher fails to function during a fire.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2010 Bison Trail Express trailers with certain Kidde fire extinguishers are affected. Trailer users during a fire are most at risk due to potential extinguisher failure.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2010 Trail Express trailer has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall began January 15, 2018, and applies to specific models listed in the NHTSA document.

  • Brand
    Bison
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Bison for Replacement

    Bison will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher.

  2. Check Extinguisher Model

    Identify if your extinguisher is a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' model as listed in the NHTSA recall document.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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Questions people ask

What models of fire extinguishers are affected?

Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers in specific 2010 Trail Express trailers.

How can I get a free replacement extinguisher?

Contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.

When did this recall start?

The recall began on January 15, 2018.

Take action

Contact Bison

We’ve drafted a message you can send Bison to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 17V754000 — Bison Bison

Hello,

I own a Bison that is covered by recall 17V754000 from Bison.

The official recall notice states: Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall began on January 15, 2018.  Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V754000 (November 22, 2017)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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