VOLVO VAH 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V497000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VAH 2013
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

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.

Consequence

Excessive heat could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.