NHTSA Recall 18V189000: Labels (equipment)
Columbia Northwest, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185 vehicles. It affects 2013–2018 Somerset E3.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V189000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 22, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the GAWR information is missing, the users may unknowingly overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V189000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.