2013 ARTIC FOX 295T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
The 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T, potentially affecting up to 152 vehicles.
Recall 13V059000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 152 vehicles affected
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...
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ARTIC FOX 295T
- 2013 ARTIC FOX 295T (current)
Other ARTIC FOX Models
- ARTIC FOX WOLF CREEK 840 — 3 total complaints
- ARTIC FOX ARTIC FOX — 1 total complaint
- ARTIC FOX 295K — 0 total complaints