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Skoda - On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the drivers airbag is activated.
Official notice
27 Mar 2023
Last checked
27 Mar 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns Skoda - On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the drivers 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. Published 2023-03-27.
What to do now
Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
Units affected
4
Recall number
R-2023-086
Official notice
2023-03-27
The hazard
The hazard
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.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Skoda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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