Idle Free Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12E027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E027000 by Idle Free Systems, Inc.. Affecting auxiliary power units (apu), model mt-hr-h-06, manufactured from february 2010 through december 2011 and installed as aftermarket equipment on heavy trucks Includes 36 affected units, Electric APU, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

auxiliary power units (apu), model mt-hr-h-06, manufactured from february 2010 through december 2011 and installed as aftermarket equipment on heavy trucks

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E027000
Report Received Date: 2012-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Electric apu
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The battery separator contained in the apu could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xn2z.bfp6.jig6
NHTSA ID: 12E027000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: