IFS IFS ELECTRIC APU Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
IFS ELECTRIC APU
Brand
IFS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
IDLE FREE SYSTEMS, INC. is recalling certain IFS ELECTRIC APU equipment due to equipment issues. 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,.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026