Fontaine Modification | NHTSA Recall #13V497000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V497000 by Fontaine Modification. Affecting model year 2011-2013 volvo vah vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers Includes 206 affected units, Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 volvo vah vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.