Campaign 16E-069

In the affected power units, the battery positive cable may short to ground

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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

If the positive battery cable short circuits, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E069000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-069
MakeModelModel years
IFS Reefer OptionAUX Power InterfaceYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.