Somerset Chesapeake, Newport (2016-2017): Structure
Recall 18V339000 · May 22, 2018 · Columbia Northwest, Inc.
50
vehicles affected
50
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V339000
- Date
- May 22, 2018
- Maker
- Columbia Northwest, Inc.
- Units affected
- 50
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V339000?
2 models: Somerset Chesapeake (2016-2017), Somerset Newport (2016-2017), about 50 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V339000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.