Safety Recall

**JaneC** · 01-04-2003, 09:41

Anyone else get a recall notice this morning ?

Apparently the rear wiper can become loose at speed and fall off - I've checked mine and its fine so I guess I must not be going fast enough !

JC

**TaviaRS** · 01-04-2003, 09:46

I'm sorry Skoda, but losing the rear wiper at high speed is not quite such a safety issue as losing one of the cylinders at high speed!

Is it VAGs idea of an April Fool by any chance? If so, they gotcha.

**JaneC** · 01-04-2003, 09:52

Got the letter with RECALL INFORMATION in big letters on the envelope and thought "at last, a recall for the coil packs". Opened the letter and read about a rear wiper problem ......

Not very impressed ! Still if it's genuine I may be able to talk the dealer into doing the coil packs at the same time !

KentStu · 01-04-2003, 09:58

Must admit that, if this is an April Fool from Skoda, it does show some serious nerve given the coil issue and demands for a recall on them - could

in their faces!

mellowyellow · 01-04-2003, 10:13

KentStu Wrote

Quote:

if this is an April Fool from Skoda

No , it's an April Fool from Jane , nice one

Stimps · 01-04-2003, 13:21

It's not an april fool from Jane - talking to her now and she thought I'd sent her the letter.

I think someone's pulling her leg though... :-D

**JaneC** · 01-04-2003, 13:30

Or did I want him to think that ?

Or is it a Briskoda originated hoax ? (Methinks that maybe others advertising this site with a lovely car sticker have been blessed as well)

Or should I just forget the whole thing now and go for a drive in the rain ?

JC

Stimps · 01-04-2003, 13:42

I can still remember the time I gave you a erm... 'edited' copy of a bbc news webpage saying that skoda had recalled the octavias... you fell for that one (almost).

Nothing to do with me this time though...

**TaviaRS** · 01-04-2003, 15:50

I have spoken to my dealer about this.

He was one of the 4 or 5 reporting dealers in the country, before losing his franchise. He knew about this 6 months ago, but wasn't allowed to do anything. In fact he got told off for trying to order the parts at the time.

It is genuine!

Dmac1969vRS · 01-04-2003, 19:42

No recall thru my letterbox this mornin, although if you look on the General forum , it appears some pre facelift cars are being recalled due to braking problems.

MonkeyHanger · 01-04-2003, 20:00

Anyone know if this applies to any specific production period?

I'll be less than impressed if i have to go back for a recall when i've only had the damn car 3 weeks lol.

**delcac** · 02-04-2003, 09:01

Is it true that a dealer in Austria called 'Arnolds' are re-calling all the cars they have sold in the last year, apparently it's a Total Recall.

I'LL BE BACK........ASPIDISTRA BABY

I've not been well

***ColinD*** · 02-04-2003, 09:57

Quote:

Originally posted by TaviaRS in this post
I'm sorry Skoda, but losing the rear wiper at high speed is not quite such a safety issue as losing one of the cylinders at high speed!

Is it VAGs idea of an April Fool by any chance? If so, they gotcha.

Totally agree Jon, having just experinced the first failure wellying accross a busy A road, well not actually going that well, poor chap behind was a bit confused I imagine.

I'll ask about the wipers when I vist Briskoda's super dealer.

P.P.Power · 04-04-2003, 16:22

I too have received a recall letter regarding the rear wiper arm / blade. Phoned my local dealer the same day ( 1st April ) and surprisingly they had no knowledge of the matter ! However they phoned me back a little while later to confirm the recall is genuine and that they will order the parts. I haven't heard anything further as yet.
Regarding the coil pack issue....they haven't received any instruction from Skoda as yet, and quoted over the phone " it only affects Audi ".
Well I guess that sums up the whole situation. I'll wait and see if a recall occurs for said coil packs.

01-04-2003, 09:41	#1
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Safety Recall Anyone else get a recall notice this morning ? Apparently the rear wiper can become loose at speed and fall off - I've checked mine and its fine so I guess I must not be going fast enough ! JC

01-04-2003, 09:46	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I'm sorry Skoda, but losing the rear wiper at high speed is not quite such a safety issue as losing one of the cylinders at high speed! Is it VAGs idea of an April Fool by any chance? If so, they gotcha. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

01-04-2003, 09:52	#3
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Got the letter with RECALL INFORMATION in big letters on the envelope and thought "at last, a recall for the coil packs". Opened the letter and read about a rear wiper problem ...... Not very impressed ! Still if it's genuine I may be able to talk the dealer into doing the coil packs at the same time ! __________________ Jane.

01-04-2003, 09:58	#4
KentStu Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 1,884 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Must admit that, if this is an April Fool from Skoda, it does show some serious nerve given the coil issue and demands for a recall on them - could in their faces! __________________ Stu Yellow Octy RS & '58 Morris Minor Tourer Owner .......... not a hairdresser

01-04-2003, 13:21	#6
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's not an april fool from Jane - talking to her now and she thought I'd sent her the letter. I think someone's pulling her leg though... :-D __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

01-04-2003, 13:30	#7
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Or did I want him to think that ? Or is it a Briskoda originated hoax ? (Methinks that maybe others advertising this site with a lovely car sticker have been blessed as well) Or should I just forget the whole thing now and go for a drive in the rain ? JC __________________ Jane.

01-04-2003, 13:42	#8
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can still remember the time I gave you a erm... 'edited' copy of a bbc news webpage saying that skoda had recalled the octavias... you fell for that one (almost). Nothing to do with me this time though... __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

01-04-2003, 15:50	#9
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I have spoken to my dealer about this. He was one of the 4 or 5 reporting dealers in the country, before losing his franchise. He knew about this 6 months ago, but wasn't allowed to do anything. In fact he got told off for trying to order the parts at the time. It is genuine! __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

01-04-2003, 19:42	#10
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No recall thru my letterbox this mornin, although if you look on the General forum , it appears some pre facelift cars are being recalled due to braking problems.

01-04-2003, 20:00	#11
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know if this applies to any specific production period? I'll be less than impressed if i have to go back for a recall when i've only had the damn car 3 weeks lol.

02-04-2003, 09:01	#12
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,111 Thanks: 12 Thanked 61 Times in 47 Posts	Is it true that a dealer in Austria called 'Arnolds' are re-calling all the cars they have sold in the last year, apparently it's a Total Recall. I'LL BE BACK........ASPIDISTRA BABY I've not been well __________________ The Red Devil

04-04-2003, 16:22	#14
P.P.Power Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recall Letter ! I too have received a recall letter regarding the rear wiper arm / blade. Phoned my local dealer the same day ( 1st April ) and surprisingly they had no knowledge of the matter ! However they phoned me back a little while later to confirm the recall is genuine and that they will order the parts. I haven't heard anything further as yet. Regarding the coil pack issue....they haven't received any instruction from Skoda as yet, and quoted over the phone " it only affects Audi ". Well I guess that sums up the whole situation. I'll wait and see if a recall occurs for said coil packs. __________________ Octavia vRS Owner

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