2005 NORTHWOOD DESERT FOX

1 recalls, 0 complaints

05V437000 Sep 27, 2005
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS. THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence
THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
NORTHWOOD IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORTHWOOD AT 1-540-542-6140.
53 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NORTHWOOD MFG OF VA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NORTHWOOD DESERT FOX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NORTHWOOD DESERT FOX across all model years (2001, 2005).

2 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NORTHWOOD DESERT FOX - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2005 (current) 1 0
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