The Garmin GPS device in your vehicle is a small computer that helps you navigate. It has a battery that could overheat and potentially catch fire, especially when charging.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could start a fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty battery with a new one, and add a protective spacer to prevent future overheating. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2010 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — 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.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
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The Garmin GPS device in your vehicle is a small computer that helps you navigate. It has a battery that could overheat and potentially catch fire, especially when charging. If the battery overheats, it could start a fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or injury. Your dealer will replace the faulty battery with a new one, and add a protective spacer to prevent future overheating. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2010 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.