StructureRecall 18V-339 · Somerset vehicles
Columbia Northwest, Inc. recall 18V-339 covers 50 Somerset vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V339000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 25, 2016 to June 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.