Recall 00V-405: 1998–2001 Volvo C70, 1998–2000 Volvo S70 and 1 more

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 6, 2000, covering about 245,894 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-405
Report date
Dec 6, 2000
Vehicles affected
245,894
Owners notified
Mar 19, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.

The risk

This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

Notes

Owner notification began march 19, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-283-0117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Turn Signal
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V405000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo C701998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years
Volvo S701998, 1999, 2000All years
Volvo V701998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-405?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.

How is recall 00V-405 fixed?

Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.