NHTSA Recall 00V405000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 245,894 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo C70.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V405000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 101 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | December 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V405000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo C70 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Volvo S70 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo V70 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.