Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V566000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V566000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 416 affected units, 760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Corrective Action

Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 18, 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V566000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2010-11-08T00:00:00
Subject: 760 portable automotive gps units/garmin
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 416

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R231
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence Summary: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective Action: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 18, 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V566000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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