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Somerset E3 Recall 18V189: Missing Weight Label Could Lead to Trailer Overloading

NHTSA campaign 18V189, reported March 22, 2018, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Somerset E3 recreational trailers from model years 2013 through 2018 may have a missing certification label. The label should list the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which tells owners how much weight each axle can safely carry. Without it, the trailer could be loaded beyond its safe limits without the owner realizing it, which raises the risk of a crash.

The manufacturer, Columbia Northwest, Inc., will notify owners and send a corrected certification label at no cost. Owners can contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227 for more information about the recall. The recall began on May 18, 2018.

If you own one of these trailers, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and confirm that your certification label is present and complete. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V189Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia Northwest) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Somerset E3 recreational trailers. The Certification Labels on these vehicles may be missing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If the GAWR information is missing, the users may unknowingly overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Columbia Northwest will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227.
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.

Affected vehicles

Somerset E3201320142015201620172018