Reported Dec 6, 2000245,894 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.Maker’s number 101Built Jan 1, 1997 – Nov 30, 2000
The 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.
The risk
This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle IS turning and could lead to a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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).