2016 Somerset Chesapeake problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure 2018-05-22 · campaign 18V339000 · 50 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.