SKODA OCTAVIA UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/017 (15729)

Manufacturer Reference

47U5

Defect

On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.

Remedy

A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/222 (2)

Manufacturer Reference

42N1

Defect

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

Remedy

Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/086 (33)

Manufacturer Reference

69DU

Defect

On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.

Remedy

Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/087 (2038)

Manufacturer Reference

93O5

Defect

The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand.

Remedy

An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/075 (1150)

Manufacturer Reference

10H6

Defect

On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

Remedy

On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/177 (55)

Manufacturer Reference

91AA

Defect

On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function

Remedy

Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/314 (84)

Manufacturer Reference

64F4

Defect

There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows

Remedy

One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/283 (17)

Manufacturer Reference

15H4

Defect

The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.

Remedy

Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/210 (393)

Manufacturer Reference

69Y9

Defect

Driver?s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

Remedy

The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/051 (309)

Manufacturer Reference

69X4

Defect

Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

Remedy

The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/357 (189)

Manufacturer Reference

72I3

Defect

The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

Remedy

Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/041 (4)

Manufacturer Reference

69V1

Defect

There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/319 (122)

Manufacturer Reference

42I4

Defect

The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/198 (2369)

Manufacturer Reference

45F4

Defect

On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

Remedy

On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/158 (3258)

Manufacturer Reference

58D2

Defect

The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.

Remedy

On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2011/171 (1867)

Manufacturer Reference

23K5

Defect

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Remedy

Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/124 (494)

Manufacturer Reference

37F2

Defect

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/215 (6032)

Manufacturer Reference

20L2

Defect

It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/136 (1575)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The wires for the Air Bag Unit block connector were incorrectly located for the side airbags which could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary correct control unit

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/148 (619)

Manufacturer Reference

92A4

Defect

The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.

Remedy

Replace the wiper arm and blade

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/042 (2301)

Manufacturer Reference

47J1

Defect

On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.

Remedy

The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/033 (2997)

Manufacturer Reference

45B4

Defect

There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/059 (95)

Manufacturer Reference

20J5

Defect

Fuel tank may leak.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1999/019 (746)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

On Skoda Octavia LX vehicles which are not equipped with ABS brake servo units designed only for ABS vehicles have been installed. Due to the different performance of the brake servo units a risk exists that the brakes could lock under severe driving conditions (ice snow).

Remedy

Recall vehicles to replace the brake servo unit.