Skoda Superb: Sunroof May Injure Occupants When It Is Closed From Outside Vehicle
Recall Summary Skoda is recalling 366 Superb vehicles with panoramic sunroofs because the sunroof's closing force may exceed safety limits when operated remotely from outside the vehicle with a key fob. If a person's body part is in the sunroof's path during remote closing, it could be pinched or cause injury. Skoda will fix this by updating the vehicle's software to disable the remote sunroof opening and closing feature.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 366
- Reason
- On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-04-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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