Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2015/069: Parking Brake May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 780
- vehicles in the UK
- E150020 (15-C-005) Vivaro B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 12 June 2014 and 6 October 2014. The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 12 June 2014 and 6 October 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 780 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code E150020 (15-C-005) Vivaro B or the DVSA reference R/2015/069. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/032 on 25 Feb 2015, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2015/070 on 21 Mar 2015, for front dual seat may be unstable in a collision. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/069, launched 21 March 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.