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.
Fontaine Modification – Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire
| 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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