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Skoda - Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb

Official notice

15 Apr 2022

Last checked

15 Apr 2022

Critical riskEU Safety Gate
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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Skoda - Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb. Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. Very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Published 2022-04-15.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/00566/22

Official notice

2022-04-15

The hazard

Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. Very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

NS, NX, 3T, E8*2007/46*0249*, E8*2007/46*0355*, E8*2007/46*0317*

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Affected products

Product 1

Passenger car

Product 2

Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb

Risk / hazard

Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. Very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Company & contacts

Brand

Skoda

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Skoda.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Burns, Fire

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/00566/22

Classification

Serious risk — Burns, Fire

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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