Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V189000 Reported March 22, 2018

Missing gawr information/fmvss 110, part 567

Columbia Northwest, Inc. · Equipment · 185 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V189000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
185
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 22, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

If the gawr information is missing, the users may unknowingly overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Columbia Northwest, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V189000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V189000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V189000?

NHTSA recall 18V189000 was issued by Columbia Northwest, Inc. on March 22, 2018. It addresses: Missing gawr information/fmvss 110, part 567. The recall affects approximately 185 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Columbia Northwest, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V189000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.