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2001 VOLVO S60 Recall - Campaign #10V566000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VOLVO S60 RECALL - #10V566000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL : NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

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Vehicle 2001 VOLVO S60
Manufacturer VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufactured between n/a
Recalled on 11/16/2010
Influenced by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Owners Notified on 11/18/2010
# Affected 416
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
 
Description VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequences AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective action 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 .
See also 2001 VOLVO S60 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

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2001 VOLVO S60 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
Technical Service Bulletins Apr 16, 2008 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ

Jan 22, 2008 - 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ

Sep 12, 2007 - 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR. *KB

Aug 22, 2006 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS DURING TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT

Apr 26, 2006 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK

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