NHTSA-Equipment2010-08-20
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. — PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Hazard
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
GARMIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPAIR THE GPS UNITS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. GARMIN ALSO PLANS TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN THAT WILL INCLUDE PRESS RELEASES AND WEBSITE POSTINGS, AMONG OTHER MATERIALS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN'S NUVI BATTERY RECALL INFORMATION LINE AT 1-866-957-1981.
Affected count
736343
Products
PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS
Official notice
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