The recall applies to the Skoda models Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia and Superb made between 2013 and 2018, as well as SEAT’s Ibiza, Toledo, Leon and Alhambra, manufactured from 2014 to 2017.

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/car-importer-announces-massive-recall-due-to-airbag-concern/

Does this apply globally?

2 minutes ago, RoddersUK said:

Does this apply globally?

Yes, it depends on VIN range as to if your car if affected.

I am sure it will be this post I made earlier.

 

The "old airbag hand grenade post"

 

Time will tell for the UK across the models.

http://skoda-auto.com/services/recall-actions

 

http://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

 

Check 2017 Octavia rear wheel bearing RECALL.  

Any reason it shows for 2017 and then disappears off the DVLA site?

 

 

 

Edited 23 March, 20233 yr by toot

22 minutes ago, varooom said:

Yes, it depends on VIN range as to if your car if affected.

I am sure it will be this post I made earlier.

 

The "old airbag hand grenade post"

 

The difference is that it is described in Israel as a "recall" but in the UK it is just a "recall campaign" not a "safety recall", so there is no legal requirement on Skoda to inform owners.

 

My L&K falls in the affected VIN range but since I'm not the original purchaser and I didn't purchase it through a Skoda dealer Skoda UK do not know I am the owner so are unable to write to me!

With the DVLA Safety Critical Recalls VW Group / Skoda get Registered Keeper details from the DVLA to contact them.

 

There are times that VW Group persuade the DVLA that they will do Voluntary Recalls and no need for a SAFETY RECALL, and they have dealers with cars for sale that do not even get the Recall Action / Service Campaign / Workshop action carried out.

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/511789-skoda-recall-fyi

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/337617-skoda-secret-service-campaigns-no-recalls-being-done-briskoda-forum

 

Last week.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/511593-absesp-recall-45f4

 

 

Global. 

http://skoda-auto.com/services/recall-actions

 

 

That checker is a bit strange. My car was purchased in Germany, but driven in Romania.

If I set the country where the car is driven to Germany, all good. If I switch to Romania, it says it should be inspected. Same VIN on both checks.

3 hours ago, toot said:

With the DVLA Safety Critical Recalls VW Group / Skoda get Registered Keeper details from the DVLA to contact them.

Exactly my point, this isn't a DVLA Safety Critical Recall (despite the possibility of unncesssary injury to the driver) so Skoda won't be getting driver details from DVLA.

@PetrolDave  We do not know that yet.

VW might try their usual as not safety critical and they will deal with it.  

They can delay as long as the DfT / DVLA let them away with in the UK.   Or VW Germany spin it out. As has happened over the decades.

16 hours ago, toot said:

Global. 

http://skoda-auto.com/services/recall-actions

 

 

My mate has just had his BMW recalled with an airbag safety issue. I wonder how many different vehicle manufacturers are affected by this issue?

It has been known about for years and cars affected go back as far as 2001 Hondas.

 

http://autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/108316/exclusive-explosive-scale-of-takata-airbag-scandal

 

 

 

 

We can maybe assume that Fabia owners recieved their RECALL since 2001 on their cars.  

A different kettle of worms. Or can of fish.

 

 

Edited 24 March, 20233 yr by toot