NHTSA Recall # | 69208 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V566000 |
MFG Compaign # | R231 |
Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | V70 |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOB |
Date of notification | 18/11/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/11/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/11/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/11/10 |
Report created | 16/11/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 416 |
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. |
Recall notes | Volvo safety recall no. R231. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |