The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V189000·Announced 2018-03-22

Somerset E3 Recreational Trailers Recalled for Missing Weight Rating Labels

Columbia Northwest is recalling 2013-2018 Somerset E3 trailers because certification labels may lack Gross Axle Weight Rating information, potentially leading to overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential crash due to overloading) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Columbia Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2018 Somerset E3 recreational trailers. The recall involves 185 units where the Certification Labels may be missing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 and 49 CFR Part 567.

If the GAWR information is missing, users may unknowingly overload the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SOMERSET E3
Brand
SOMERSET
Manufacturer
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
185

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)

  • E3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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