Recall 13V510000: 2007–2014 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper, 2007–2014 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer, 2007–2014 Desert FOX TOY Hauler +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
19,106
Models
8
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. (Northwood) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Arctic Fox, Nash, and Desert Fox, model year 2011-2012 Fox Creek and model year 2011-2014 Fox Mountain, Snow River and Wolf Creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

The risk

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Northwood will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2013. Owners may contact Northwood Manufacturing at 1-541-962-6274 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Notes

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

  • 2007 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2008 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2009 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2010 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2011 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2012 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2013 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2014 Arctic FOX Pickup Camper
  • 2007 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2008 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2009 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2010 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2011 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2012 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2013 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2014 Arctic FOX Travel Trailer
  • 2007 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2008 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2009 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2010 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2011 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2012 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2013 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2014 Desert FOX TOY Hauler
  • 2011 FOX Creek Travel Trailer
  • 2012 FOX Creek Travel Trailer
  • 2011 FOX Mountain Fifth Wheel
  • 2012 FOX Mountain Fifth Wheel
  • 2013 FOX Mountain Fifth Wheel
  • 2014 FOX Mountain Fifth Wheel
  • 2007 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2008 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2009 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2010 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2011 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2012 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2013 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2014 Nash Travel Trailer
  • 2011 Snow River Travel Trailer
  • 2012 Snow River Travel Trailer
  • 2013 Snow River Travel Trailer
  • 2014 Snow River Travel Trailer
  • 2011 Wolf Creek Pickup Camper
  • 2012 Wolf Creek Pickup Camper
  • 2013 Wolf Creek Pickup Camper
  • 2014 Wolf Creek Pickup Camper

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V510000
Manufacturer
Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 4, 2013
Components
Latches/locks/linkages (Body & Structure)

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