NHTSA Recall 13V497000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V497000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
Excessive heat could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo VAH; 2012 Volvo VAH; 2013 Volvo VAH
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Fontaine Modification
Affected Units:: 206
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-366-8246.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2014
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