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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V566000

2005 Volvo Xc90 | 2008 Volvo C70 | 2007 Volvo C70 | 2006 Volvo C70 | 2005 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2006 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2005 Volvo S40 | 2007 Volvo S40 | 2008 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo Xc90 | 2003 Volvo Xc90 | 2007 Volvo C30 | 2006 Volvo Xc90 | 2009 Volvo C70 | 2000 Volvo S80 | 2010 Volvo C70 | 2001 Volvo S60 — Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)

Published November 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 8, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V566000, published November 16, 2010 and initiated November 8, 2010. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2005 Volvo Xc90 | 2008 Volvo C70 | 2007 Volvo C70 | 2006 Volvo C70 | 2005 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2006 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2005 Volvo S40 | 2007 Volvo S40 | 2008 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo Xc90 | 2003 Volvo Xc90 | 2007 Volvo C30 | 2006 Volvo Xc90 | 2009 Volvo C70 | 2000 Volvo S80 | 2010 Volvo C70 | 2001 Volvo S60 — Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system).

What's the hazard

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
XC90
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Lot
2005 VOLVO XC90 | 2008 VOLVO C70 | 2007 VOLVO C70 | 2006 VOLVO C70 | 2005 VOLVO V50 | 2009 VOLVO S40 | 2006 VOLVO S40 | 2004 VOLVO S40 | 2010 VOLVO S40 | 2005 VOLVO S40 | 2007 VOLVO S40 | 2008 VOLVO S40 | 2004 VOLVO XC90 | 2003 VOLVO XC90 | 2007 VOLVO C30 | 2006 VOLVO XC90 | 2009 VOLVO C70 | 2000 VOLVO S80 | 2010 VOLVO C70 | 2001 VOLVO S60
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Volvo Xc90 | 2008 Volvo C70 | 2007 Volvo C70 | 2006 Volvo C70 | 2005 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2006 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2005 Volvo S40 | 2007 Volvo S40 | 2008 Volvo S40 | 2004 Volvo Xc90 | 2003 Volvo Xc90 | 2007 Volvo C30 | 2006 Volvo Xc90 | 2009 Volvo C70 | 2000 Volvo S80 | 2010 Volvo C70 | 2001 Volvo S60 — Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V566000 on November 16, 2010. Reported hazard: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: XC90.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)