Defect Description For Recall
Idle Free Systems, Inc. (IFS) Is Recalling Certain Auxiliary Power Units (Apu), Model Mt-Hr-H-06, Manufactured From February 2010 Through December 2011 And Installed As Aftermarket Equipment On Heavy Trucks. The Apu Captures Excess Energy Produced By The Truck’S Alternator. This Energy Is Converted To Electricity Which Can Be Used To Power A/C And Heat Systems In The Truck’S Cab.
Make Of Vehicle
IFS
Model Of Vehicle
ELECTRIC APU
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E027000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Battery Separator Contained In The Apu Could Experience An Internal Circuit Board Capacitor Failure, Which Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
IFS Will Notify Owners And The Battery Separator Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began During August 2012. Owners May Contact IFS At 1-920-206-9333.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Idle Free Systems, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20120815
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Idle Free Systems, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120719