Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 17, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable

Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. (Northwood) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Arctic Fox, Nash, and Desert Fox, model year 2011-2012 Fox Creek and model year 2011-2014 Fox Mountain, Snow River and Wolf Creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

NHTSA ID: 13V510000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 19,106

Consequence Summary:

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Northwood will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2013. Owners may contact Northwood Manufacturing at 1-541-962-6274 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 25, 2013

(Campaign #: 2013-001)

Incorrect Weights Listed on Labels

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."

NHTSA ID: 13V059000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 152

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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