Defect Description For Recall
Volvo Is Recalling Certain Vehicles Equipped With Garmin 760 Portable Global Positioning System (Gps) Units Because The Batteries On Those Units May Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
C30
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V566000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Effect Of Defect
An Overheated Battery Could Lead To A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
416
Date Owners Notified
20101118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20101108
Make Campaign Number
R231