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Campaign 12V516 Posted October 22, 2012 634 units

2008-2010 Four Winds Recall 12V516: Transfer Switch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V516 affects 634 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhomes for an overheating transfer switch. Repair is free at any franchised Four Winds dealer.

Recall 12V516 covers 634 Four Winds 2008-2010 motorhomes, including Chateau, Hurricane, and Windsport models, because wiring connections inside the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch are inadequate and the switch can overheat. An overheated switch can fail and lead to a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The transfer switch in 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhomes is the electrical device that manages incoming power for the coach. On Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay models with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, it changes the coach between power sources and keeps that power routed through the correct wiring path.

Inside the affected switch, the wiring connections are not adequate. A loose or poorly secured connection creates resistance, and resistance creates heat as current flows through the switch. When that heat builds, the transfer switch can overheat instead of carrying power cleanly through the motorhome electrical system.

There is no warning sign before failure. If the switch overheats, an owner is not given a reliable early symptom from the recall record to confirm the problem before the part fails.

Who's affected?

Spans eight Four Winds motorhome lines across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the electrical system.

2009 Four Winds Presidio electrical system
2010 Four Winds Chateau electrical system
2009 Four Winds Chateau electrical system
2008 Four Winds Chateau electrical system
2009 Four Winds Dutchmen electrical system
Units affected634

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.

What's the safety risk?

An overheated transfer switch can fail and lead to a fire. If your VIN is included, contact a Four Winds dealer and schedule recall service before further trip planning. Repair will be free at any franchised Four Winds dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Four Winds Presidio, Chateau, Dutchmen, Fun Mover, Magellan, Mandalay, Windsport, or Hurricane is included in this recall.
  2. Use the owner notice mailed on November 16, 2012, or call Four Winds customer service at 1-877-500-1020 if you never received one.
  3. Reference recall number 12V516 when you contact a franchised Four Winds dealer about the free Iota ITS-50R transfer-switch replacement.
  4. Park the motorhome away from structures until the transfer switch is inspected and replaced, since overheated wiring inside the switch can lead to a fire.
  5. Bring any recall letter or repair paperwork to the dealer appointment.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Four Winds technician replaces the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, the electrical switch that routes power inside the motorhome. The listed defect is inadequate wiring connections inside that switch, which lets the switch overheat. The notice says the recall repair is free of charge and that owner notification began on November 16, 2012. Because the remedy status is not marked as available here, confirm the repair path with a Four Winds dealer before planning service.

Timeline

October 22, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
November 16, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V516?

Recall 12V516 covers 634 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhomes equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. The wiring connections inside the switch are inadequate, which can overheat the switch, cause failure, and lead to a fire. Four Winds will replace the transfer switch for free.

What should I do if my 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhome is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V516. If it is, contact a franchised Four Winds dealer to schedule the Iota transfer switch replacement. Reference recall number 12V516 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says the Iota transfer switch replacement is free of charge. A franchised Four Winds dealer should replace the affected transfer switch without charging for parts or labor.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. In affected Four Winds motorhomes, inadequate wiring connections inside the transfer switch can overheat the switch, cause it to fail, and lead to a fire. The repair path is to have the transfer switch replaced for free at a franchised Four Winds dealer.

What if I bought my Four Winds motorhome used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008-2010 Four Winds motorhome is included, then call a franchised Four Winds dealer and reference recall number 12V516.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V516000
Four Winds customer service1-877-500-1020
NHTSA recall #12V516
NHTSA recall # (full)12V516000

Source documents

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 →