Somerset Recall 18V339000: Structure

NHTSA recall 18V339000 · announced May 22, 2018 · filed by Columbia Northwest, Inc. · 50 units affected

The problem

Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia Northwest) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Somerset Chesapeake and Somerset Newport recreational trailers. A weld on the front A-frame bars may fail, possibly allowing the front of the trailer to drop while being towed.

The risk

If the front of the trailer drops while being towed, it may contact the road, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Columbia Northwest will notify owners and dealers will install steel supports welded to the joints identified on the front of the frame, free of charge. The recall began June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Somerset Chesapeake
• 2017 Somerset Chesapeake
• 2016 Somerset Newport
• 2017 Somerset Newport

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.