Does anybody know about this transfer switch that can cause rv fires? Is it used as replacements in older Beavers?
Navistar recalls 249 for electrical system
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Navistar Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Beaver, certain model year 2009-2011 Monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler RVs manufactured from Oct. 25, 2007 through Aug. 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.
Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1.800.448.7825.
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
www.safercar.gov.
SOURCE: NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation