SOMERSET 2016 SOMERSET NEWPORT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 SOMERSET NEWPORT
Brand
SOMERSET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Columbia Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 SOMERSET NEWPORT vehicles due to structure issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026