Recall 13V059000: 2013 Artic FOX 295K, 2013 Artic FOX 295T, 2013 Desert FOX 29SB +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 152
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Northwood Manufacturing, LLC (Northwood) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arctic Fox 29-5K and 29-5T fifth wheel trailers; model year 2013 Desert Fox 29SB toy hauler trailers; model year 2013 Fox Mountain 235RLS and 285RLS fifth wheel trailers; and model year 2013 Snow River 266RDS travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Axle Information Label, and the Trailer Weight Information Label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could cause axle failure which may result in an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Northwood will notify owners and provide corrected replacement labels free of charge. Northwood mailed labels on March 22, 2013. Owners may contact Northwood at 1-800-766-6274.
Notes
Northwoods campaign recall number is 2013-001.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Artic FOX 295K
- 2013 Artic FOX 295T
- 2013 Desert FOX 29SB
- 2013 FOX Mountain 235RLS
- 2013 FOX Mountain 285RLS
- 2013 Snow River 266RDS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V059000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2013-001
- Manufacturer
- Northwood Manufacturing, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2013
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology