NHTSA recall 13V-497 (13V497000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported October 17, 2013 - about 206 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 13V497000
Also written as: 13V-497
Reported: October 17, 2013
Vehicles affected: ~206
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

Excessive heat could result in a fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-497 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo Vah - 2011, 2012, 2013

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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