VOLVO VAH 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V497000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VAH | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-02-19 | 2013-10-17 | 2013-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-20 - 2013-05-22
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
