Vehicle recall 13V497000 · October 17, 2013
2011-2013 Volvo VAH
In the affected vehicles, heat from the exhaust may transfer to the roof of the truck cab and/or the vehicles above the cab.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V497000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Fontaine Modification
- Owner notification
- February 19, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 206
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
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