Columbia Northwest Recalls Somerset Niagara Trailers Due to Wheel Defect
Columbia Northwest is recalling 2013-2014 Somerset Niagara trailers because aluminum wheels may disengage from the axle hub, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheels may disengage, posing a significant risk of loss of control and crashes.
Plain-English summary
Columbia Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Somerset Niagara trailers manufactured between January 2012 and July 2013. The recall affects trailers equipped with 14-inch aluminum wheels and corresponding lug nuts.
The defect involves the aluminum wheels potentially disengaging from the axle hub. If a wheel is lost during transit, it can result in the loss of control of the trailer or the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the loose wheel becomes a road hazard.
Columbia Northwest will send each owner a new lug nut wrench to tighten the lug nuts free of charge. Dealers can also re-torque the wheels at no cost if the owner is unable to do so. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest at 1-724-423-7440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SOMERSET NIAGARA
- Brand
- SOMERSET
- Manufacturer
- Columbia Northwest, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Affected units
- 66
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- NIAGARA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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