Northwood Arctic Fox problems & recalls

Problem: Northwood manufacturing, inc. (northwood) is recalling certain 2019 arctic fox camper 865, arctic fox camper 990, arctic fox grande ronde 28-5c, nash travel trailer 29s, nash travel trailer 26n, and nash travel trailer 24m trailers, equipped with dometic s31, r731, and r2131 3-burner cooking stoves. the saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dometic service centers will replace the manifold bolt and valve seal, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 3, 2021. owners may contact northwood customer service at 1-800-766-6274. northwood's number for this recall is 2021-001.

Problem: Certain fifth wheel, travel, and toy hauler trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Northwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance wit