Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V059000 Reported February 25, 2013

Incorrect weights listed on labels

Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. · Equipment · 152 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V059000
Manufacturer Campaign
2013-001
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
152
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 2013

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V059000 or campaign 2013-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V059000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V059000?

NHTSA recall 13V059000 was issued by Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. on February 25, 2013. It addresses: Incorrect weights listed on labels. The recall affects approximately 152 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2013-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.