Idle Free Systems, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Idle Free Systems, Inc. in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 2, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

APU HOUSING WELD CRACKS

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.

NHTSA ID: 11E020000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 141

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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