Somerset recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Somerset Chesapeake 2016–2017
- Somerset Newport 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V339000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Columbia Northwest, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 50
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 25, 2016 to Jun 21, 2016
- Part
- Structure
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 101
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.