Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V059000 by Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 152 affected units, Incorrect Weights Listed on Labels, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V059000
Report Received Date: 2013-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect weights listed on labels
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 152

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2013-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ax6v~zn23-stqt
NHTSA ID: 13V059000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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