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Volvo VAH Recall 13V497: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

NHTSA campaign 13V497, reported October 17, 2013, 206 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V497Fontaine Modification
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VAH201120122013