The federal safety agency recall 12v060000 was issued for defective electrical transfer switches manufactured by iota engineering (an existing company). Navistar on behalf of monaco rv was named responsible for correcting this defect. Monaco coach (a defunct company acquired by navistar) installed these same transfer switches in like model motor homes prior to their failure. For those of us with these defective switches installed by monaco coach and not monaco rv we are not being provided any protection by the federal safety agency for a known problem. Why hasn't the federal safety agency named iota engineering as responsible for replacement of these defective switches? Iota engineering claims the failures to be associated with monaco's installation (monaco rv and monaco coach). In at least one case, probably others, the failure is directly applicable to iota engineering and not the installer of their product. This link clearly illustrates a failure associated with the product and not the installation of the product; http://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/replacing-iota-50r-transfer-switch-120387.html . My transfer switch has not yet failed. I'm just concerned that it may and should be part of a recall with iota engineering being named responsible.
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Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 12V060000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Kongsberg power products systems I, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.
- Risk
- A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact kpps at 1‑877‑485‑6647.
Recall number 10V284000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler imperial, model year 2010 holiday rambler navigator, and sceptor, model year 2010 monaco camelot model year 2010-2011 monaco diplomat, model year 2010 monaco dynasty, model year 2009-2010 monaco knight and model year 2010 monaco signature manufactured from january 22, 2008 through october 27, 2009 on behalf of monaco rv with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.
- Risk
- A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar is working with kongsberg please see kongsberg defect report 09e-064. Navistar will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 10V014000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Monaco is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or monaco at 1‑888‑685‑6545.
Recall number 08V450000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
- Risk
- This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Remedy
- Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact atwood at 1‑800‑348‑7418 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 07V404000 · Recall details
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Is the 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa, close to a typical Contessa model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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