Idle Free Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E069000 by Idle Free Systems, Inc.. Affecting ifs auxiliary power units with the reefer-type trailer link kit option manufactured january 1, 2010, to may 31, 2016 Includes 507 affected units, Auxillary Power Interface Causing Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

ifs auxiliary power units with the reefer-type trailer link kit option manufactured january 1, 2010, to may 31, 2016

Defect Summary

Idle free systems, inc. (ifs) is recalling certain ifs auxiliary power units with the reefer-type trailer link kit option manufactured january 1, 2010, to may 31, 2016. in the affected power units, the battery positive cable may short to ground.

Corrective Action

Ifs has notified owners, and dealers will install a supplemental auxiliary battery bank positive terminal fuse, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2016. owners may contact ifs customer service at 1-920-206-9333. ifs' number for this recall is rlk.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E069000
Report Received Date: 2016-08-29T00:00:00
Subject: Auxillary power interface causing fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 507

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RLK
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Idle free systems, inc. (ifs) is recalling certain ifs auxiliary power units with the reefer-type trailer link kit option manufactured january 1, 2010, to may 31, 2016. in the affected power units, the battery positive cable may short to ground.
Consequence Summary: If the positive battery cable short circuits, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ifs has notified owners, and dealers will install a supplemental auxiliary battery bank positive terminal fuse, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2016. owners may contact ifs customer service at 1-920-206-9333. ifs' number for this recall is rlk.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 43.39

Metadata

SID: row-mt5p~4p2m_a3ji
NHTSA ID: 16E069000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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