- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Bison Stratus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Bison Stratus with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Stratus year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Bison Stratus problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Bison Stratus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2011 Bison Stratus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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 ##
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All Stratus yearsQuestions about the 2011 Bison Stratus
Does the 2011 Bison Stratus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Bison Stratus: equipment (November 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Bison Stratus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Bison Stratus had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 22, 2016 and the latest on May 5, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Bison Stratus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Bison Stratus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Bison Stratus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data