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2013 Artic Fox 295T

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Feb 4, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 25, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2013 Artic Fox 295T, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V059000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Feb 25, 2013
152 units potentially affected
The 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."
The 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.
The 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.
Northwood Manufacturing, LLCManufacturer number 2013-001View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Feb 4, 2013

THE TIRES INSTALLED AND DELIVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER ARE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST LOAD RANGE E TIRES [ODI NOTE: ST235/80R16 LRE @ 80PSI]WITH A MAXIMUM LOAD RATING OF 3420 POUNDS. THERE ARE TWO TIRES PER AXLE FOR A TOTAL TIRE LOAD RATING OF 6840 POUNDS. THE AXLES ARE RATED AND CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH A MAXIMUM LOAD RATING OF 7000 POUNDS. THE TIRES DO NOT MEET THE AXLE LOAD RATING AS REQUIRED BY "571.120 S5.1.2 TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS AND MOTOR HOME/RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY INFORMATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A GVWR OF MORE THAN 4,536 KILOGRAMS (10,000 POUNDS)." I NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER ON 02/02/2013 BY EMAIL AND THERE WRITTEN RESPONSE WAS " YOU HAVE THE PROPER TIRES. REMEMBER YOU HAVE 1760LBS OF WEIGHT ON THE HITCH." I NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER A SECOND TIME ON 02/04/2013 REQUESTING THEM TO TAKE MY NOTICE SERIOUSLY AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10496402
Incident
Dec 1, 2012