Skoda Octavia: Clutch May Operate Inadvertently With Unexpected Loss Of Drive
Skoda is recalling 988 Octavia and Superb vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a potential issue where the clutch may open unexpectedly and cause a loss of drive. The problem occurs in rare cases when the gearbox control unit misinterprets clutch temperature. The fix involves updating or reprogramming the gearbox control unit in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 988
- Reason
- In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-12-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/10625b4b-d1b5-496e-89ac-4b4a57653655