On another site I have seen mention of a Yeti recall,possibly something to do with vibration dampers on high pressure hoses. Has anyone else heard anything?

Have seen this posted on 'www.yetiownersclub.co.uk/forum'. A North Wales member was notified of a recall to fit vibration dampers to high pressure hoses.....stated not an urgent issue.

Seems to be a fledgling Skoda Yeti site with few postings so far>

There is a recall campaign in Finland for that. Included models are Octavia, Superb and Yeti.

On another site I have seen mention of a Yeti recall,possibly something to do with vibration dampers on high pressure hoses. Has anyone else heard anything?

The Austrian Motoring Organisation - ÖAMTC - do have details of a recall on their website, affecting 2.0 CR Tdi engines from 10/2008 - 11/2010 due to cracking in the high-pressure fuel lines. The remedial action is to install vibration dampers. The recall affects a number of vehicle models throughout the VW Group, including seemingly certain Skoda Yetis, Superb and Octavia. Rather than announcing formally a recall notice in other parts of Europe, I suspect VW, Audi and Skoda are tracking down individual owners and writing to them inviting them to bring their vehicles in meantime for an upgrade.

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The Austrian Motoring Organisation - ÖAMTC - do have details of a recall on their website, affecting 2.0 CR Tdi engines from 10/2008 - 11/2010 due to cracking in the high-pressure fuel lines. The remedial action is to install vibration dampers. The recall affects a number of vehicle models throughout the VW Group, including seemingly certain Skoda Yetis, Superb and Octavia. Rather than announcing formally a recall notice in other parts of Europe, I suspect VW, Audi and Skoda are tracking down individual owners and writing to them inviting them to bring their vehicles in meantime for an upgrade.

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Those dates cover my engine so I will ask the dealer to check. Thanks for this.

We have the recall on yeti, superb and Octavia models, it's not a long job to do.

If you click this LINK you can select your vehicle make and model to see if any recalls have been issued.

None for the Yeti

Probably needs updating I guess.

I have found a bit more information on this, which might be helpful:

The nature of the problem is a certain supplier's fuel lines which have scoring marks made during manufacture. When this is coupled with the pipes vibrating during certain operating conditions of DPF regeneration, cracks can be formed which lead to the fuel escaping. Not all Diesels are affected as the fuel line supplier source has been replaced.

When the work is done, you will find under the engine cover, some additional rubber blocks which are anti-vibration balance weight items to change the resonance of the pipe work that crosses over the top of the engine (4 pipes) plus a bit of nylon over braid over a pipe near the throttle body. The pipework over the top of the engine is the pipes (4 off) from the common rail unit on the front top of the engine to the injectors at the back. Picture attached.

The work will take around an hour to complete, and the car gets the usual small sticker with the Skoda campaign number recorded on it (23K5); also the Service Schedule Logbook should have an entry in the back pages under Workshop Comments.

Those affected by this recall should be notified in writing from a Skoda source.

Here's some general advice provided by VAG Germany:

Can I use the vehicle till it is checked/repaired?

Yes, the vehicle can be used till it is checked/repaired. But in case of a fuel smell the vehicle should be switched off straight away and a Volkswagen retailer asked to check/repair the vehicle.

Is there a danger for the consumers?

A crack of the injection pipe can lead to a fuel leak and affect the driving characteristics of the vehicle.

How long does the repair take?

Depending on the scope, the repair takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour.

Can the driver recognise the fault?

Yes, a cracked injection pipe can be recognised by a diesel smell and fuel loss.

Can I have the check/repair carried out all over Europe?

Yes, all Skoda retailers have been informed.

Do I have to make an appointment?

Yes, that's important. Your retailer needs to ensure that the necessary parts for your vehicle are available.

NB: These questions are part of the letter, so this last one assumes it has been received by the owner.

In the meantime before any letter arrives, be alert. If you have an engine performing under par and smell leaking diesel fuel in the engine bay, suggest you contact your dealer at the earliest opportunity and heed the advice in the quote above, particularly the answer to the first question in the quote.

Might be worth pinning this to the top of the forum?

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The Austrian Motoring Organisation - ÖAMTC - do have details of a recall on their website, affecting 2.0 CR Tdi engines from 10/2008 - 11/2010 due to cracking in the high-pressure fuel lines. The remedial action is to install vibration dampers. The recall affects a number of vehicle models throughout the VW Group, including seemingly certain Skoda Yetis, Superb and Octavia. Rather than announcing formally a recall notice in other parts of Europe, I suspect VW, Audi and Skoda are tracking down individual owners and writing to them inviting them to bring their vehicles in meantime for an upgrade.

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Yes, this has just happened to me. Dealer rang home and got my wife. Told her that there was a recall, not urgent, to "fit some clips". Said they needed the car for about 30 minutes.

As I'm going on holiday next week,i thought I'd get this done early next week.

john

I have found a bit more information on this, which might be helpful:

The nature of the problem is a certain supplier's fuel lines which have scoring marks made during manufacture. When this is coupled with the pipes vibrating during certain operating conditions of DPF regeneration, cracks can be formed which lead to the fuel escaping. Not all Diesels are affected as the fuel line supplier source has been replaced.

When the work is done, you will find under the engine cover, some additional rubber blocks which are anti-vibration balance weight items to change the resonance of the pipe work that crosses over the top of the engine (4 pipes) plus a bit of nylon over braid over a pipe near the throttle body. The pipework over the top of the engine is the pipes (4 off) from the common rail unit on the front top of the engine to the injectors at the back. Picture attached.

The work will take around an hour to complete, and the car gets the usual small sticker with the Skoda campaign number recorded on it (23K5); also the Service Schedule Logbook should have an entry in the back pages under Workshop Comments.

Those affected by this recall should be notified in writing from a Skoda source.

Here's some general advice provided by VAG Germany:

Can I use the vehicle till it is checked/repaired?

Yes, the vehicle can be used till it is checked/repaired. But in case of a fuel smell the vehicle should be switched off straight away and a Volkswagen retailer asked to check/repair the vehicle.

Is there a danger for the consumers?

A crack of the injection pipe can lead to a fuel leak and affect the driving characteristics of the vehicle.

How long does the repair take?

Depending on the scope, the repair takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour.

Can the driver recognise the fault?

Yes, a cracked injection pipe can be recognised by a diesel smell and fuel loss.

Can I have the check/repair carried out all over Europe?

Yes, all Skoda retailers have been informed.

Do I have to make an appointment?

Yes, that's important. Your retailer needs to ensure that the necessary parts for your vehicle are available.

NB: These questions are part of the letter, so this last one assumes it has been received by the owner.

In the meantime before any letter arrives, be alert. If you have an engine performing under par and smell leaking diesel fuel in the engine bay, suggest you contact your dealer at the earliest opportunity and heed the advice in the quote above, particularly the answer to the first question in the quote.

Better remove the Chip Tuning Box before mine goes in then!

John

These photos were taken of my previous Yeti, Oct 09 build with the early production CBDB 140 TDI motor; oil filler on right not left of engine.

Note foam/rubber blanket covering pipes

TP

Any definitive list of engine numbers and/or VINs affected?