Artic FOX 295K, 295T; Desert FOX 29SB; FOX Mountain 235RLS and 2 more (2013): Equipment
Recall 13V059000 · Feb 25, 2013 · Northwood Manufacturing, LLC
152
vehicles affected
152
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V059000
- Date
- Feb 25, 2013
- Maker
- Northwood Manufacturing, LLC
- Units affected
- 152
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Artic Fox | 295K | 2013 |
| Artic Fox | 295T | 2013 |
| Desert Fox | 29SB | 2013 |
| Fox Mountain | 235RLS | 2013 |
| Fox Mountain | 285RLS | 2013 |
| Snow River | 266RDS | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V059000?
6 models: Artic Fox 295K (2013), Artic Fox 295T (2013), Desert Fox 29SB (2013) and 3 more, about 152 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V059000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.