Recall 12V060 covers 249 2008-2011 Monaco Coach recreational vehicles for IOTA transfer-switch overheating. Repair is free at any franchised Monaco Coach dealer.
Monaco Coach is recalling 249 2008-2011 Knight, Diplomat, and Cayman recreational vehicles because the IOTA ITS-50R 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar or electrical connections are not adequate for the electrical load. An overloaded transfer switch can overheat and start a fire, raising the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2008-2011 Monaco Coach motorhomes are equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R 50 amp automatic transfer switch. In an RV, that switch routes incoming power between shore power and the onboard generator. Its bus bar is the metal conductor inside the switch, and the electrical connections hold the high-current wiring in firm contact so power moves without excess resistance.
In this recall, the bus bar and electrical connections are not adequate for the electrical load they are asked to carry. When that high current passes through an undersized or weak connection point, resistance builds and the switch can run hotter than intended. The result is an electrical system defect inside the transfer switch, not a problem with the wall outlet or generator controls.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the transfer switch stops carrying power correctly, an owner would first notice the RV losing or failing to switch AC power.
Who's affected?
Covers several motorhome model lines across the 2008-2011 model years, all under the electrical system component.
| 2009 Monaco Coach Knight | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Monaco Coach Diplomat | electrical system |
| 2009 Monaco Coach Cayman | electrical system |
| 2010 Monaco Coach Cayman | electrical system |
| 2011 Monaco Coach Cayman | electrical system |
| 2011 Monaco Camelot | electrical system |
| 2009 Beaver Coach Contessa | electrical system |
| 2008 Beaver Coach Contessa | electrical system |
| 2010 Monaco Coach Knight | electrical system |
| 2011 Monaco Coach Knight | electrical system |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Scepter | electrical system |
| 2011 Monaco Coach Vesta | electrical system |
| 2010 Monaco Coach Diplomat | electrical system |
| 2009 Beaver Coach Monterey | electrical system |
| 2010 Beaver Coach Contessa | electrical system |
| 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | electrical system |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | electrical system |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | electrical system |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | electrical system |
| 2010 Monaco Camelot | electrical system |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Scepter | electrical system |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Neptune | electrical system |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune | electrical system |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | electrical system |
| Units affected | 249 |
A matching year, make, and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 12V060, an electrical overload in the transfer switch can overheat the unit and start a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. Schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer whether the coach needs special handling before service. Repair will be free at any franchised Monaco Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Monaco Coach RV is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter mailed March 15, 2012, or call Monaco Coach customer service for recall instructions.
- Schedule the free IOTA ITS-50R transfer-switch replacement that fixes the electrical overload risk in the switch.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V060 when you call.
- Avoid using high-load electrical equipment in the RV until the transfer-switch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Monaco Coach technician replaces the IOTA ITS-50R 50 amp automatic transfer switch, the part that routes incoming power before it feeds the coach electrical system. The source remedy says the replacement is free of charge, but this record does not mark the final remedy as available. Once the repair is open, parts and labor are covered under the recall. The source does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the transfer switch replacement will take when the appointment is set.
Timeline
| February 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V060?
Recall 12V060 covers 249 2008-2011 Monaco Coach recreational vehicles with IOTA ITS-50R 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The transfer switch bus bar or electrical connections are inadequate for the electrical load, which can lead to overheating and fire. Dealers replace the transfer switch for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Monaco Coach motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V060. If it is, contact a franchised Monaco Coach dealer to schedule the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch replacement. Reference recall number 12V060 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall remedy states that dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk with this Monaco Coach recall?
The safety risk is overheating at the automatic transfer switch. If the bus bar or electrical connections are overloaded, the switch can overheat and start a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. The fix is replacing the transfer switch.
What if I bought my Monaco Coach motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included, then reference recall number 12V060 when you contact a franchised Monaco Coach dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V060000 |
|---|---|
| Monaco Coach customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V060 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V060000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →