Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2008/116: Accelerator Pedal May Not Return To Resting Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 4,037
- vehicles in the UK
- R88075
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles. Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN TO RESTING POSITION Defect: Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may not return to resting position.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 4,037 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, 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 Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R88075 or the DVSA reference R/2008/116. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2008/112 on 17 Jul 2008, for power steering pipe may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/014 on 2 Feb 2009, for towing eye may not be capable of being correctly fitted. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/116, launched 22 July 2008. 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.