2005 Northwood Desert Fox Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Northwood Desert Fox. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Northwood Desert Fox
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rim (wheels)
On certain travel trailers equipped with tredit wheels. The rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Remedy: Northwood is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced free of charge. The recall began on october 5, 2005. Owners may contact northwood at 1-540-542-6140.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Northwood Desert Fox. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Northwood Desert Fox model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Northwood Desert Fox model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Northwood Desert Fox | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Northwood Desert Fox | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Northwood Desert Fox
How do I know if my 2005 Northwood Desert Fox has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Northwood Desert Fox; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Northwood dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V437000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.