Volvo S60, S80, V60 And 3 More Recall R/2015/040: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 2,146
- vehicles in the UK
- T59750
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V60 and 3 more vehicles built between 2 December 2010 and 2 February 2015. Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The unintended release of the parking brake can only occur when the engine is running and the gearstick moved so it will happen when the vehicle is attended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASE Defect: Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The unintended release of the parking brake can only occur when the engine is running and the gearstick moved so it will happen when the vehicle is attended. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may unintentionally release.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V60 and 3 more built between 2 December 2010 and 2 February 2015 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,146 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.
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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 T59750 or the DVSA reference R/2015/040. 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?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2014/034 on 25 Mar 2014, for cem software may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2015/111 on 3 Jun 2015, for sips system may not deploy when required. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/040, launched 19 February 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.