SOMERSET NEWPORT 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V339000

Make Model Year
SOMERSET NEWPORT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-18 2018-05-22 2018-05-29

Production Dates: 2016-02-25 - 2016-06-21

Manufacturers Involved: Columbia Northwest, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.