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  • 23 Mar 2022SKODA SUPERBRef R/2022/075

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,150
    OEM ref
    10H6
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    05 Feb 2022
  • 25 Feb 2022SKODA SKODA AERO 400-LITRE ROOF BOXRef RCOMP/2022/002

    INCORRECT PLASTIC COVERS OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM USED IN PRODUCTION

    Defect

    Incorrect plastic covers for the roof box locking mechanism may have been used in production at the supplier.

    Remedy

    Check for correct locks. If affected locks are found to be fitted replace roof box.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SK0201-22
    Build start
    01 Jun 2021
    Build end
    23 Feb 2022
  • 01 Dec 2021SKODA FABIARef R/2022/017

    THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH

    Defect

    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.

    Remedy

    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    132
    OEM ref
    72M5
    Build start
    01 Mar 2021
    Build end
    04 Mar 2021
  • 10 Sept 2021SKODA SUPERBRef R/2021/321

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    47R6
    Build start
    08 Sept 2019
    Build end
    22 Oct 2019
  • 23 Dec 2020SKODA KODIAQRef R/2021/016

    THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN INSUFFICIENT WELD CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PLATE

    Defect

    There is the possibility that there may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate.

    Remedy

    Check the brake pedal assembly. In the event of a faulty weld the brake pedal must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    46I5
    Build start
    14 Jul 2020
    Build end
    17 Jul 2020
  • 01 Dec 2020SKODA CITIGO ERef R/2020/349

    DAMAGED BATTERY CELLS COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL OVERLOAD

    Defect

    On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.

    Remedy

    Replace the batteries.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    93J5
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    26 May 2020
  • 05 Jun 2020SKODA OCTAVIARef R/2020/177

    E-CALL SERVICE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE FUNCTIONAL

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function

    Remedy

    Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    91AA
    Build start
    24 Apr 2020
    Build end
    11 May 2020
  • 25 Mar 2020SKODA SCARLARef R/2020/086

    THE E-CALL FUNCTION MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Due to a fault of the software of the OCU control unit (Online Connectivity Unit) the e-call function may work incorrectly.

    Remedy

    An update of the software of the OCU control unit has to be carried out.

    Vehicles affected
    3,782
    OEM ref
    91Y8
    Build start
    10 Jul 2019
    Build end
    07 Feb 2020
  • 25 Mar 2020SKODA KAMIQRef R/2020/086

    THE E-CALL FUNCTION MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Due to a fault of the software of the OCU control unit (Online Connectivity Unit) the e-call function may work incorrectly.

    Remedy

    An update of the software of the OCU control unit has to be carried out.

    Vehicles affected
    3,782
    OEM ref
    91Y8
    Build start
    10 Jul 2019
    Build end
    07 Feb 2020
  • 25 Feb 2020SKODA SUPERBRef R/2020/111

    THE eCALL FUNCTION MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO A FAULT IN THE DATA COMMUNICATION

    Defect

    The eCall function may be reduced.

    Remedy

    The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    91Y2
    Build start
    12 Dec 2019
    Build end
    10 Jan 2020
  • 05 Feb 2020SKODA SUPERBRef R/2020/034

    A FAILURE OF THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY NOT ALWAYS BE DETECTED

    Defect

    Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances

    Remedy

    A software update of the on-board supply control unit

    Vehicles affected
    5,764
    OEM ref
    97DR
    Build start
    22 May 2013
    Build end
    28 Apr 2015
  • 26 Nov 2019SKODA SUPERBRef R/2019/411

    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    69Z9
    Build start
    23 Apr 2015
    Build end
    30 Apr 2015
  • 01 Nov 2019SKODA SCALARef R/2019/376

    AN INCORRECT DATASET WAS UPLOADED TO THE OCU UNIT

    Defect

    The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault.

    Remedy

    The OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    99
    OEM ref
    91W7
    Build start
    27 Aug 2019
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 01 Nov 2019SKODA KAMIQRef R/2019/376

    AN INCORRECT DATASET WAS UPLOADED TO THE OCU UNIT

    Defect

    The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault.

    Remedy

    The OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    99
    OEM ref
    91W7
    Build start
    27 Aug 2019
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 12 Sept 2019SKODA OCTAVIARef R/2019/314

    THE PRIMER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SEALS OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows

    Remedy

    One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    84
    OEM ref
    64F4
    Build start
    12 Aug 2019
    Build end
    20 Aug 2019
  • 05 Sept 2019SKODA SUPERBRef R/2019/303

    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    1,231
    OEM ref
    24EV
    Build start
    12 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Jun 2019
  • 05 Sept 2019SKODA KAROQRef R/2019/303

    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    1,231
    OEM ref
    24EV
    Build start
    12 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Jun 2019
  • 05 Sept 2019SKODA KODIAQRef R/2019/303

    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    1,231
    OEM ref
    24EV
    Build start
    12 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Jun 2019
  • 22 Aug 2019SKODA OCTAVIARef R/2019/283

    THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND BREAK THE PULLEY

    Defect

    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.

    Remedy

    Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    15H4
    Build start
    01 Apr 2014
    Build end
    30 Oct 2014
  • 09 Jul 2019SKODA KAROQRef R/2019/214

    POSSIBLE CRACK ON THE FRAME OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.

    Vehicles affected
    238
    OEM ref
    72J6
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    05 Feb 2019
  • 09 Jul 2019SKODA KODIAQRef R/2019/214

    POSSIBLE CRACK ON THE FRAME OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.

    Vehicles affected
    238
    OEM ref
    72J6
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    05 Feb 2019
  • 30 May 2019SKODA SUPERBRef R/2019/210

    AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

    Remedy

    The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    393
    OEM ref
    69Y9
    Build start
    08 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 30 May 2019SKODA KODIAQRef R/2019/210

    AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

    Remedy

    The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    393
    OEM ref
    69Y9
    Build start
    08 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 30 May 2019SKODA FABIARef R/2019/210

    AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

    Remedy

    The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    393
    OEM ref
    69Y9
    Build start
    08 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 30 May 2019SKODA OCTAVIARef R/2019/210

    AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

    Remedy

    The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    393
    OEM ref
    69Y9
    Build start
    08 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018

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