Artic Fox 295K (2013) – 13V059000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

ARTIC FOX

Model Of Vehicle

295K

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

13V059000

Component Description

Equipment:Other:Labels

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Northwood Manufacturing, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

152

Date Owners Notified

20130322

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.

Date Report Received

20130225

Make Campaign Number

2013-001

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

120