2013 Artic Fox 295t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2013-02-25 · campaign 13V059000 · 152 vehicles
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 fai
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2013-02-04 · Wheels“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.