Skoda Octavia: Anti Lock Brake Control Unit Concern
Skoda is recalling 5,994 Octavia vehicles because an electrical fault in the anti-lock brake control unit can cause components to overheat and potentially catch fire, and may also cause the brakes to lose their anti-lock function. Skoda will inspect the affected vehicles' brake control units and replace them if necessary. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA. Units affected: 5,994
- Reason
- There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-05-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/494ca192-bbf9-4307-ab5e-81b3c47ec1ff