Garmin Nuvi 785t — Equipment
Published August 20, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 20, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E039000, published August 20, 2010. Recalling firm: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.; Garmin Nuvi 785t — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GARMIN
- Model
- NUVI 785T
- Manufacturer
- GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Lot
- GARMIN NUVI 785T | GARMIN SUZUKI NUVI 750 | GARMIN SUZUKI NUVI 760 | GARMIN SUZUKI NUVI 765 | GARMIN VOLKSWAGON NUVI 765 | GARMIN VOLVO NUVI 765 | GARMIN NUVI 750 | GARMIN NUVI 260W | GARMIN AVIS NUVI 760 | GARMIN NISSAN NUVI 750 | GARMIN LANDROVER NUVI 750 | GARMIN HERTZ NUVI 765 | GARMIN NUVI 715 | GARMIN NUVI 250W | GARMIN EUROPCAR NUVI 760 | GARMIN NUVI 755 | GARMIN NUVI 755T | GARMIN NISSAN NUVI 760 | GARMIN NUVI 760 | GARMIN MAZDA NUVI 760
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Garmin Nuvi 785t — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E039000 on August 20, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GARMIN. Model: NUVI 785T.