Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 13V-497 · 2011–2013 Volvo VAH
Fontaine Modification recall 13V-497 covers 206 2011–2013 Volvo VAH for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V497000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Excessive heat could result in a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.