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
SNOW RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
266RDS
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