Recall 10V566000: Potential GPS Battery Fires

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/C30 2007-2010

Volvo/C70 2006-2010

Volvo/S40 2004-2010

Volvo/S60 2001-2009

Volvo/S80 2000-2010

Volvo/V50 2005-2010

Volvo/V70 2001-2010

Volvo/XC70 2001-2010

Volvo/XC90 2003-2010

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 05, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V566000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Electrical: Navigational System (Global Positioning system)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 416

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:
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.

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.