NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2013 · #13V497000
Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Excessive heat could result in a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire
- 2011-2013 Volvo VAH
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Modification
- Model numbers
- 2013 Volvo
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.