Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V497000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 206

Manufacturer: Fontaine Modification


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. The recall is planned to begin by the end of November 2013. 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.