NHTSA Recall 13V059000: Labels (equipment)
Northwood Manufacturing, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 152 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Artic Fox 295K.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2013-001 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | February 25, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Notes
Northwoods campaign recall number is 2013-001.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V059000
| Make and 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.