Recall 12V-060: 2008–2010 Beaver Coach Contessa, 2009 Beaver Coach Monterey and 9 more

NAVISTAR, INC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 16, 2012, covering about 249 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-060
Report date
Feb 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
249
Owners notified
Mar 15, 2012

The problem

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

The risk

Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar's recall number is 12504.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INC
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V060000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Beaver Coach Contessa2008, 2009, 2010All years
Beaver Coach Monterey2009All years
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2009, 2010, 2011All years
Holiday Rambler Endeavor2010, 2011All years
Holiday Rambler Neptune2010, 2011All years
Holiday Rambler Scepter2010, 2011All years
Monaco Camelot2010, 2011All years
Monaco Coach Cayman2009, 2010, 2011All years
Monaco Coach Diplomat2010, 2011All years
Monaco Coach Knight2009, 2010, 2011All years
Monaco Coach Vesta2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-060?

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

How is recall 12V-060 fixed?

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.