Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E069000 Reported August 29, 2016

Auxillary power interface causing fire

Q: What is recall 16E069000?

NHTSA recall 16E069000 was issued by Idle Free Systems, Inc. on August 29, 2016. It addresses: Auxillary power interface causing fire. The recall affects approximately 507 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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. · Electrical System · 507 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16E069000

Manufacturer Campaign

RLK

Manufacturer

Idle Free Systems, Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

507

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 29, 2016

Completion Rate

43.39

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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 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 16E069000 or campaign RLK.
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 16E069000

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

What is recall 16E069000?

NHTSA recall 16E069000 was issued by Idle Free Systems, Inc. on August 29, 2016. It addresses: Auxillary power interface causing fire. The recall affects approximately 507 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Idle Free Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E069000 or the manufacturer campaign number RLK. 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.