Garmin has issued a recall (within a limited date range) of certain models of their Nuvi GPS due to overheating batteries which could potentially lead to a fire. The recall involves the Volvo/Garmin portable 760 Navigation system but also pertains to other Nuvi models such as the 200W, 250W, and 260W. Owners can check to see if their units are affected by the recall by visiting Garmin’s website.

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.