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Takata drivers side front airbag
On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.
Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.
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.
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.
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.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
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.
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.
Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
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
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.
An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
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.
On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
E-CALL SERVICE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE FUNCTIONAL
On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles
THE PRIMER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SEALS OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS
There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows
One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.
THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND BREAK THE PULLEY
The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT
Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE
Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.
The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY PERFORMED
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY
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.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
MANUAL CHILD LOCKS ON REAR PASSENGER DOORS MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL RESULTING IN FIRE
It has been identified that the two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire
Recalled vehicles will have the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary replaced together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
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.
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.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
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.
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.
THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING MAY BE INCORRECT
The wires for the Air Bag Unit block connector were incorrectly located for the side airbags which could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited
Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary correct control unit
REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF
The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
Replace the wiper arm and blade
BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN
On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.
The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
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