Somerset E3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 22, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Columbia Northwest, Inc. recalls 2013–2018 Somerset E3

Recall number

18V189000

Brand / firm

Somerset

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 185 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.