2011-2013 Volvo Vah recall: exhaust system
Fontaine Modification reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 206 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 206
- reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- owners notified
- Feb 19, 2014
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 13V497000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V497000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Volvo Vah exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 13V497000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 206 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V497000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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