Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E027000 Reported July 19, 2012

Electric apu

Q: What is recall 12E027000?

NHTSA recall 12E027000 was issued by Idle Free Systems, Inc. on July 19, 2012. It addresses: Electric apu. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Idle Free Systems, Inc. · N/A · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12E027000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Idle Free Systems, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 19, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The battery separator contained in the apu could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Idle Free Systems, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12E027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12E027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E027000?

NHTSA recall 12E027000 was issued by Idle Free Systems, Inc. on July 19, 2012. It addresses: Electric apu. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Idle Free Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.