Transmission Damage to Towed Auto Barred by Mechanical Breakdown Exclusion?

The insured is towing his vehicle behind his motor home. He leaves the selector in the wrong position, therefore damaging the transmission while towing the vehicle.

Should the damage to the transmissions be excluded by the mechanical breakdown language found in the policy? 

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