New Fabia and Roomster Safety Recall

killy · 04-08-2007, 23:52

Hi I have just got a recall notice for my new fabia 3.

It says that the pin assignment may be interchanged in the wiring connector on the airbag control unit - This could lead to the wrong airbag going off on activation.

couldnt make it up could you.

just started a fortnights holiday - touring the uk in the car.

regards

Mike

Irf · 05-08-2007, 00:02

I'm sorry I really shouldn't laugh but your right you really couldn't make something like that up.

Hope you enjoy your holiday

killy · 05-08-2007, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irf

I'm sorry I really shouldn't laugh but your right you really couldn't make something like that up.

Hope you enjoy your holiday

Thanks I only changed my car because of this

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Regards

Mike

Irf · 05-08-2007, 00:19

It's after hearing things like that I'm glad I've got good security here. If someone did come up the stairs one night I'd end up throwing one of my floorstanding speakers, lava lamp or desktop computer at them

Has to be said though, life is more important than metal. Sounds like you were very lucky

**VRStu** · 05-08-2007, 06:58

No details on VOSA for the recall yet.

fordfan · 05-08-2007, 08:15

Again?, there was one for the Octavia II where the wrong side airbag could be deployed.

gadgetman · 05-08-2007, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordfan

Again?, there was one for the Octavia II where the wrong side airbag could be deployed.

Have you details of affected VIN's?

Or is my 2007 (april) made car safe?

killy · 05-08-2007, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Have you details of affected VIN's?

Or is my 2007 (april) made car safe?

Hi It says Skoda Roomster and Fabia2 - and for safety reasons to contact your dealer - the way I read it, if the plug is interchanged and you have a bump, the passenger airbag will go off. ouch!!!

I suggest that you ring your dealer to make sure.

Regards

Mike

macRS · 05-08-2007, 22:15

yea my mother had the recall done on her roomster, they said it was a left-hand drive right hand drive issue and it was only a matter of flicking a switch the other way. the switch is located behind the dash clocks and it only took them a min or two.
they explained that if you crashed you airbag would go off on the wrong side

Dmac1969 · 08-08-2007, 20:49

Thats well clever , isnt it? Silly Skoda.

***DGW*** · 08-08-2007, 23:43

The relevant VOSA link with affected vehicle IDs (VINs) is here:

Recall Details for SKODA - ROOMSTER AND FABIA 2

04-08-2007, 23:52	#1
killy New to Posting Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTH WEST Posts: 11 Members Car: fabia vrs -silver -cd changer - side airbags Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New Fabia and Roomster Safety Recall Hi I have just got a recall notice for my new fabia 3. It says that the pin assignment may be interchanged in the wiring connector on the airbag control unit - This could lead to the wrong airbag going off on activation. couldnt make it up could you. just started a fortnights holiday - touring the uk in the car. regards Mike

05-08-2007, 00:02	#2
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 704 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 61 Times in 26 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall I'm sorry I really shouldn't laugh but your right you really couldn't make something like that up. Hope you enjoy your holiday __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

05-08-2007, 00:19	#4
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 704 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 61 Times in 26 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall It's after hearing things like that I'm glad I've got good security here. If someone did come up the stairs one night I'd end up throwing one of my floorstanding speakers, lava lamp or desktop computer at them Has to be said though, life is more important than metal. Sounds like you were very lucky __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

05-08-2007, 06:58	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,116 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall No details on VOSA for the recall yet. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-08-2007, 08:15	#6
fordfan Jelly Mould Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,120 Members Car: Ford Thanks: 33 Thanked 264 Times in 231 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall Again?, there was one for the Octavia II where the wrong side airbag could be deployed.

05-08-2007, 22:15	#9
macRS Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 56 Members Car: Octavia RS 200bhp Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall yea my mother had the recall done on her roomster, they said it was a left-hand drive right hand drive issue and it was only a matter of flicking a switch the other way. the switch is located behind the dash clocks and it only took them a min or two. they explained that if you crashed you airbag would go off on the wrong side

08-08-2007, 20:49	#10
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland. Posts: 2,564 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 MPi Comfort Images: 1 Thanks: 21 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall Thats well clever , isnt it? Silly Skoda. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

08-08-2007, 23:43	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,393 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 67 Thanked 223 Times in 168 Posts	Re: New Fabia Roomster Recall The relevant VOSA link with affected vehicle IDs (VINs) is here: Recall Details for SKODA - ROOMSTER AND FABIA 2 __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.12mpg...

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