IFS Reefer Option AUX Power Interface: Electrical system
Recall 16E069000 · Aug 29, 2016 · Idle Free Systems, Inc.
507
units affected
507
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E069000
- Date
- Aug 29, 2016
- Maker
- Idle Free Systems, Inc.
- Units affected
- 507
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the positive battery cable short circuits, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ifs Reefer Option | Aux Power Interface | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E069000?
1 model: Ifs Reefer Option Aux Power Interface (all years), about 507 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E069000?
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.
What can happen?
If the positive battery cable short circuits, it can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.