CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A weld on the front A-frame bars of certain recreational trailers may fail, which could allow the front of the trailer to drop while it is being towed. If that happens, the trailer may contact the road, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Columbia Northwest, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install steel supports welded to the identified joints on the front of the frame at no cost to you. The recall began June 18, 2018. If you own one of these trailers, contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Somerset Chesapeake | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Somerset Newport | 20162017 |