Recalls for 2014 Somerset E3

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2018-03-26
Description
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.

Consequence
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 is expected to begin may 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.