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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E027000

Ifs Electric Apu — Equipment

Published July 24, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E027000, published July 24, 2012 and initiated July 19, 2012. Recalling firm: Idle Free Systems, Inc.; Ifs Electric Apu — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
IFS
Model
ELECTRIC APU
Manufacturer
Idle Free Systems, Inc.
Lot
IFS ELECTRIC APU
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Ifs Electric Apu — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E027000 on July 24, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: IFS. Model: ELECTRIC APU.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)