The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V497000·Announced 2013-10-17

Fontaine Recalls Modified Volvo VAH Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Fontaine Modification is recalling 2011-2013 Volvo VAH trucks with upward-facing exhaust diffusers because heat may transfer to the cab roof, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volvo VAH vehicles that were modified with upward-facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers. The recall addresses a defect where heat from the exhaust system may transfer to the roof of the truck cab and/or the vehicles transported above the cab.

This heat transfer could result in a fire. Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the diffuser with one of a different shape and design at no charge. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VAH
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Category
Vehicle — Truck Modification
Hazard
Affected units
206

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VAH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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