Recall 21V511 affects 174 2019 Northwood Nash and Arctic Fox trailers for a stove gas leak. Repair will be free once available.
Northwood is recalling 174 2019 Nash and Arctic Fox trailers because the Dometic 3-burner cooking stove can leak gas when an overtightened saddle valve bolt damages the o-ring seal. A continuous gas leak increases the risk of a fire, and the Northwood dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The Dometic/Atwood cooking stove in affected 2019 Northwood Nash and Arctic Fox RVs is the built-in appliance used for cooking inside the trailer or camper. The stove connects to the RV's LP gas system, and that gas path depends on small seals and fittings staying tight without being crushed.
On these units, the saddle valve securing bolt on certain Dometic S31, R731, and R2131 3-burner stoves was overtightened. That pressure damages the o-ring, which is a small rubber seal that keeps gas contained at the valve. Once the seal is damaged, gas can leak continuously from the stove connection.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not rely on smell, sound, or stove operation to confirm whether the affected part is safe, because the recall is tied to specific stove serial numbers matched to 2019 Northwood production records.
Who's affected?
The scope centers on Dometic/Atwood cook stove part numbers S31, R1731, and R2131 across both Nash and Arctic Fox trailers.
| 2019 Northwood Nash | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2019 Northwood Nash | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Northwood Arctic Fox | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Northwood Arctic Fox | Lpg systems |
| Units affected | 174 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A gas leak increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, stop using the affected gas system until a repair appointment is arranged, and keep ignition sources away from the area. Repair will be free at any franchised Northwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Northwood Nash or Arctic Fox is included in this recall.
- Use Northwood's owner letter, mailed August 3, 2021, to confirm the current repair instructions.
- Call Northwood customer service at 1-800-766-6274 and reference recall number 21V511 when you call.
- Schedule the free Dometic service center repair once Northwood confirms availability; the manifold-bolt and valve-seal replacement stops the stove gas leak.
- Avoid using the Dometic 3-burner stove until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The final repair is still listed as under development, so do not treat the dealer repair as ready to schedule unless Northwood confirms it for your VIN. Once available, the repair will be free. At the service center, the manifold bolt and valve seal on the Dometic stove are replaced to address the gas leak condition. Northwood has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid out of pocket for this repair before the recall notice, keep invoices and ask Northwood customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 6, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| July 19, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 26, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 3, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V511?
Recall 21V511 covers 174 2019 Northwood Nash and Arctic Fox trailers equipped with Dometic S31, R731, and R2131 3-burner cooking stoves. An overtightened saddle valve securing bolt can damage the o-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak, increasing fire risk.
What should I do if my 2019 Northwood Nash or Arctic Fox is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V511. If it is, contact Northwood customer service at 1-800-766-6274 or a Dometic service center to arrange the manifold bolt and valve seal replacement. Reference Northwood recall number 2021-001 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Northwood says Dometic service centers will replace the manifold bolt and valve seal free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 21V511.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from a continuous gas leak. The recall involves the stove's saddle valve securing bolt and o-ring seal. If your VIN is included, stop using the affected cooking stove until a Dometic service center completes the free repair.
When were owners notified about recall 21V511?
Northwood mailed owner notification letters on August 3, 2021. Used-trailer owners, or owners who never received that letter, should still check the VIN because the free recall repair follows the trailer, not the first owner.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V511000 |
|---|---|
| Northwood customer service | 1-800-766-6274 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V511 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V511000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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