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NHTSA Recall 12V060000: Electrical system

NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 249 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Beaver Coach Contessa.

249
vehicles potentially affected
11
models affected
2012
owners notified (March 15)
NHTSA campaign12V060000
Manufacturer campaign12504
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedFebruary 16, 2012
Owner notificationMarch 15, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V060000

Make and modelModel years
Beaver Coach Contessa2008, 2009, 2010
Beaver Coach Monterey2009
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2009, 2010, 2011
Holiday Rambler Endeavor2010, 2011
Holiday Rambler Neptune2010, 2011
Holiday Rambler Scepter2010, 2011
Monaco Camelot2010, 2011
Monaco Coach Cayman2009, 2010, 2011
Monaco Coach Diplomat2010, 2011
Monaco Coach Knight2009, 2010, 2011
Monaco Coach Vesta2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.