Columbia Northwest, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Columbia Northwest, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 22, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Weld Joint Failure on Front A-Frame

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V339000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80

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March 22, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing GAWR Information/FMVSS 110, Part 567

Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia Northwest) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Somerset E3 recreational trailers. The Certification Labels on these vehicles may be missing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

NHTSA ID: 18V189000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 185

Consequence Summary:

If the GAWR information is missing, the users may unknowingly overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Columbia Northwest will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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