SKODA SUPERB 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/2023/086 (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/2021/321 (2)

Manufacturer Reference

47R6

Defect

The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

Remedy

Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/111 (8)

Manufacturer Reference

91Y2

Defect

The eCall function may be reduced.

Remedy

The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/034 (5764)

Manufacturer Reference

97DR

Defect

Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances

Remedy

A software update of the on-board supply control unit

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/411 (128)

Manufacturer Reference

69Z9

Defect

A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/303 (1231)

Manufacturer Reference

24EV

Defect

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

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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/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/2017/091 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

69P7

Defect

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/071 (366)

Manufacturer Reference

97BV

Defect

On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/005 (1759)

Manufacturer Reference

97BN

Defect

Due to an incorrectly locked cable clamp at the fuse box certain functions such as vehicle start boot lid and dash board warning lights may not operate. It is also possible the engine may cut out.

Remedy

On affected vehicles inspect the cable clamp and where necessary correctly fit.

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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/2009/122 (5)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. This can lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.

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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.