Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SOMERSET
Model Of Vehicle
CHESAPEAKE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
18V339000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160225
End Of Manufacture
20160621
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20180618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180522
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101