Recall 13V-497
Fontaine Modification recalled the 2011 to 2013 Volvo Vah: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-497
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 206 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volvo VAH vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers. In the affected vehicles, heat from the exhaust may transfer to the roof of the truck cab and/or the vehicles above the cab.
The risk
Excessive heat could result in a fire.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will replace the diffuser with one of a different shape and design, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volvo Vah 2011 to 2013