2012 Northwood ARCTIC FOX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
2012: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10460494 · 2012-06-05 (June 5, 2012)
2012 ARCTIC FOX 811 CAMPER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OVERWEIGHT ISSUES AND NEAR ROLL OVER EXPERIENCE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BEFORE HE TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAMPER, HE WEIGHED IT EMPTY. THE WEIGHT ON THE BACK AXLES RECORDED 2900 LBS. AFTER THE IT WAS LOADED WITH THE CAMPER, THE REAR AXLE WEIGHT WAS 6900 LBS. A DIFFERENCE OF 4000 LBS, WHICH INCLUDED THE FULL PROPANE TANKS, WITH AN EMPTY WASTER TANK. THE WATER TANK WAS 45 GALLONS. WATER WAS 8.3 LBS PER GALLON OR 373.5 LBS FOR THE 45 GALLON TANK. THE CONSUMER STATED 3293 LBS WAS POST ON THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10460494 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2012 | 2015 | 2019 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11118815 · 10,000 miTHIS 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 CAUSE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11418485We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No… |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11251915TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX RV CONNECTED TO A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE RV AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER PANEL WAS MELTING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO KELLY RV INC 60 OLD RTE 15, NEW COLUMBIA, PA 17856 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRIC PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, SOME OF THE PARTS IN THE PANEL WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS U… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11418485We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No… |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11023011TL* 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: [phone removed]) 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 M… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10705465 · 5,000 miPRIOR 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 NOVE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 1100.0%ODI 104604942012 ARCTIC FOX 811 CAMPER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OVERWEIGHT ISSUES AND NEAR ROLL OVER EXPERIENCE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BEFORE HE TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAMPER, HE WEIGHED IT EMPTY. THE WEIGHT ON THE BACK AXLES RECORDED 2900 LBS. AFTER THE IT WAS LOADED WITH THE CAMPER, THE REAR AXLE WEIGHT WAS 6900 LBS. A DIFFERENCE OF 4000 LBS, WHICH INCLUDED THE FULL PROPANE TANKS, WITH AN EMPTY WASTER TANK. THE WATER TANK WAS 45 GALLONS. WATER WAS 8.3 LBS PER GALLON OR 373.5 LBS FOR THE 45 GALLON TANK. THE CONSUMER STATED 3293 LBS WAS POST ON THE … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11023011TL* 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: [phone removed]) 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 M… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10705465 · 5,000 miPRIOR 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 NOVE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 1 complaints · 2021: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Structure |
|---|---|
| Structure | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.