Fontaine Modification – Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire

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.


Report Received Date 10/17/2013
NHTSA ID 13V497000
Consequence Summary Excessive heat could result in a fire.
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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 206
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V497000)

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