NHTSA Recall 10V566000: Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 416 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Volvo C30.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V566000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R231 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) |
| Report received | November 8, 2010 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Safety 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V566000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo C30 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo C70 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo S40 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo S60 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Volvo S80 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo V50 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo V70 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Volvo XC90 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.