The problem
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.
The risk
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The fix
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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-566 (10V566000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R231 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system) |
| Report date | November 8, 2010 |
| Owners notified | November 18, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 416 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2007 Volvo C30
- 2008 Volvo C30
- 2009 Volvo C30
- 2010 Volvo C30
- 2006 Volvo C70
- 2007 Volvo C70
- 2008 Volvo C70
- 2009 Volvo C70
- 2010 Volvo C70
- 2004 Volvo S40
- 2005 Volvo S40
- 2006 Volvo S40
- 2007 Volvo S40
- 2008 Volvo S40
- 2009 Volvo S40
- 2010 Volvo S40
- 2001 Volvo S60
- 2002 Volvo S60
- 2003 Volvo S60
- 2004 Volvo S60
- 2005 Volvo S60
- 2006 Volvo S60
- 2007 Volvo S60
- 2008 Volvo S60
- 2009 Volvo S60
- 2000 Volvo S80
- 2001 Volvo S80
- 2002 Volvo S80
- 2003 Volvo S80
- 2004 Volvo S80
- 2005 Volvo S80
- 2006 Volvo S80
- 2007 Volvo S80
- 2008 Volvo S80
- 2009 Volvo S80
- 2010 Volvo S80
- 2005 Volvo V50
- 2006 Volvo V50
- 2007 Volvo V50
- 2008 Volvo V50
- 2009 Volvo V50
- 2010 Volvo V50
- 2001 Volvo V70
- 2002 Volvo V70
- 2003 Volvo V70
- 2004 Volvo V70
- 2005 Volvo V70
- 2006 Volvo V70
- 2007 Volvo V70
- 2008 Volvo V70
- 2009 Volvo V70
- 2010 Volvo V70
- 2001 Volvo XC70
- 2002 Volvo XC70
- 2003 Volvo XC70
- 2004 Volvo XC70
- 2005 Volvo XC70
- 2006 Volvo XC70
- 2007 Volvo XC70
- 2008 Volvo XC70
- 2009 Volvo XC70
- 2010 Volvo XC70
- 2003 Volvo XC90
- 2004 Volvo XC90
- 2005 Volvo XC90
- 2006 Volvo XC90
- 2007 Volvo XC90
- 2008 Volvo XC90
- 2009 Volvo XC90
- 2010 Volvo XC90
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 2008 Volvo C70 equipment problems 1
- 2005 Volvo S40 equipment problems 2
- 2006 Volvo S40 equipment problems 2
- 2002 Volvo S60 equipment problems 1
- 2003 Volvo S60 equipment problems 4
- 2004 Volvo S60 equipment problems 3
- 2008 Volvo S60 equipment problems 1
- 2000 Volvo S80 equipment problems 4
- 2001 Volvo S80 equipment problems 3
- 2001 Volvo V70 equipment problems 3
- 2005 Volvo V70 equipment problems 1
- 2003 Volvo XC70 equipment problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-566 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 416 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.