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Skoda - 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.
Official notice
17 Jan 2024
Last checked
17 Jan 2024
An official DVSA notice concerns Skoda - 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. Published 2024-01-17.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
15,729
Recall number
R-2024-017
Official notice
2024-01-17
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Skoda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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