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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.