Large Recall NHTSA · 00V405000 Reported December 6, 2000

Volvo/turn signal

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 245,894 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V405000
Manufacturer Campaign
101
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
245,894
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 6, 2000

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V405000 or campaign 101.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Volvo Car Usa, Llc or involving Exterior Lighting.

FAQ: Recall 00V405000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V405000?

NHTSA recall 00V405000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on December 6, 2000. It addresses: Volvo/turn signal. The recall affects approximately 245,894 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V405000 or the manufacturer campaign number 101. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.