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2013 Artic Fox 295K, Artic Fox 295T and others recall: labels

Northwood Manufacturing, LLC reported this safety recall on February 25, 2013. It covers about 152 vehicles.

vehicles affected
152
reported
Feb 25, 2013
owners notified
Mar 22, 2013

Equipment: other: labels

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."
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 13V059000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V059000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Artic Fox 295K, Artic Fox 295T and others labels?

Yes. Recall 13V059000, reported on February 25, 2013, covers about 152 vehicles.

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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