Recall 2005247

The issue

On certain motorhomes containing a 50 Amp transfer switch built by Intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector. When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose, resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the changeover box.

Description (français)

Le nouveau commutateur de transfert de 50 ampères d'Intellitec installé dans certaines autocaravanes est doté de languettes de contact en cuivre plutôt que de languettes plaquées au nickel comme précédemment. Les languettes en cuivre sont plus malléables que les languettes nickelées, ce qui les empêche de bien retenir les vis de montage du connecteur. Si les vis se desserrent, les languettes peuvent prendre du jeu, ce qui peut faire surchauffer le connecteur et causer un incendie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer les commutateurs de transfert.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Tiffin Allegro