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Vehicle recall 18V339000 · May 22, 2018

Somerset Chesapeake and Newport

A weld on the front A-frame bars may fail, possibly allowing the front of the trailer to drop while being towed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V339000
Reported to NHTSA
May 22, 2018
Filed by
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Owner notification
June 18, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
50
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure
Recall 18V339000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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