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. The battery separator contained in the APU could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The battery separator contained in the APU could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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