COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Columbia Northwest, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V330000 SAFETY RECALL
40 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 19, 2017
Safety Issue:

Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia Northwest) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aliner Ascape trailers. The trailers have liquid propane (LP) gas bottle trays that come loose from the frames due to the wrong rivets being used to attach the LP tray to the frame.

Potential Risk:
The LP gas bottles may fall from the trailer during travel, increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Columbia Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trays with the correct hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local COLUMBIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: COLUMBIA
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2017
Recall Date: May 19, 2017

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Campaign: 11057037 Other
Dec 28, 2017
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Manufacturer: COLUMBIA
Mfg Campaign: 11057037
Notice Date: Dec 28, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2017
Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Campaign: 11057037 Other
Dec 28, 2017
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110.

Manufacturer: COLUMBIA
Mfg Campaign: 11057037
Notice Date: Dec 28, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2017

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