Defect Description For Recall
Idle Free Is Recalling Certain Auxiliary Power Units (Apus) Sold From October 2009 To May 2011, And Installed As Aftermarket Equipment On Heavy Trucks. The Welds On The Metal Housing Of The Frame Rail System May Crack And Tear.
Make Of Vehicle
IFS
Model Of Vehicle
ELECTRIC APU
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E020000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If Left Unchecked, The Welds May Completely Fail, Allowing The Apu To Fall From The Frame Rail. If The Unit Fails While The Vehicle Is Being Operated, The Unit Could Strike Another Vehicle Or A Pedestrian Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Idle Free Systems Will Provide A Frame Rail Upgrade Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 27, 2011. Owners May Contact Idle Free Systems At 1-608-492-2202.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Idle Free Systems, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20091001
End Of Manufacture
20110531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
141
Date Owners Notified
20110527
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Idle Free Systems, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110602