Garmin International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E039000 by Garmin International, Inc.. Includes 736,343 affected units, PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Garmin is recalling certain nuvi model portable automotive gps products sold for use as aftermarket equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in certain passenger vehicles that contain third-party lithium-ion batteries manufactured in a certain date range. in rare circumstances the batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

Corrective Action

Garmin will notify owners of record and technicians will repair the gps units by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. garmin also plans to launch a public notification campaign that will include press releases and website postings, among other materials. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact garmin's nuvi battery recall information line at 1-866-957-1981.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E039000

Manufacturer: Garmin International, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-08-20T00:00:00

Subject: Portable automotive gps products/overheats

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 736,343

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Garmin is recalling certain nuvi model portable automotive gps products sold for use as aftermarket equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in certain passenger vehicles that contain third-party lithium-ion batteries manufactured in a certain date range. in rare circumstances the batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

Consequence Summary: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Garmin will notify owners of record and technicians will repair the gps units by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. garmin also plans to launch a public notification campaign that will include press releases and website postings, among other materials. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact garmin's nuvi battery recall information line at 1-866-957-1981.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E039000

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