NHTSA Recall 13V497000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2013-10-17. An estimated 206 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Excessive heat could result in a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
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.