VOLVO 2005 VOLVO XC90 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. is recalling certain 2005 VOLVO XC90 vehicles due to equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) issues. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026