2017–2018 Columbia Aliner Ascape Recall: Trailers have liquid propane (LP) gas bottle trays that come loose from…
NHTSA campaign 17V330000 · Equipment · filed May 19, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The LP gas bottles may fall from the trailer during travel, increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Aliner Ascape | 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V330000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.