2000-2010 Volvo C30, Volvo C70 and others recall: navigational system(global positioning system)

Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on November 8, 2010. It covers about 416 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 416
reported: Nov 8, 2010
owners notified: Nov 18, 2010

Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)

What is wrong: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy: 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 number 10V566000

Affected vehicles

Volvo C30 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo C70 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo S40 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo S60 2001-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Volvo S80 2000-2010 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo V50 2005-2010 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo V70 2001-2010 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo XC70 2001-2010 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volvo XC90 2003-2010 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Questions about recall 10V566000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2010 Volvo C30, Volvo C70 and others navigational system(global positioning system)?

Yes. Recall 10V566000, reported on November 8, 2010, covers about 416 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V566000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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