CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2015 Northwood Arctic FOX recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX.
Most common 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
THIS IS AN ARTIC FOX 990 SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPER MANUFACTURED BY NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN A PICK-UP TRUCK WHICH CONTAINS 2 30# (~7.2 GALLON) LPG/PROPANE CYLINDERS CONTAINED IN AN ENCLOSURE. EACH CYLINDER IS SECURED WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE BY A BAND. EACH BAND IS ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE WITH 3 SCREWS THAT ARE ALSO COATED WITH AN ADHESIVE/CAULK (I BELIEVE HOT-MELT GLUE). THE HEAD OF THE CENTER SCREW PRESSES DIRECTLY AGAINST THE BACK SIDE OF THE CYLINDER. OVER TIME, THE MOTION OF THE CAMPER ON THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE HEAD OF THESE CENTER SCREWS TO BEGIN TO WEAR THROUGH THE WALLS OF THE CYLINDERS. A REPUTABLE, LOCAL PROPANE GAS SUPPLIER CONFIRMED THAT NEITHER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX CAMPER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT CALLED A & M SERVICE (1594 US HWY 1, KITTRELL, NC 27544, PHONE NUMBER: (252) 433-8096) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AP PRODUCTS TRAVEL TRAILER LOCKWOOD KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V510000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE. ...UPDATED 11/15/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THEY CONTACTED THE LOCK MANUFACTURER WHO SENT
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2014 BY DEXTER AXLE. THE AXLES IN THIS APPLICATION ARE 7,000 LB. RATED 12" X 2" DRUMS WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES. THE AL-KO DESIGN FEATURES A "ULTRUL
2015 Northwood Arctic FOX questions
Does the 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Suspension (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Northwood Arctic FOX has been fixed?
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