Skoda Yeti: Parts Of Seat Belt Pretensioner May Be Dislodged On Deployment

Skoda is recalling 2,586 Yeti and Rapid vehicles because a faulty connection in the seat belt pretensioner system could cause parts to break loose during a crash and enter the vehicle cabin. This creates a risk of injury to occupants from the dislodged parts. The manufacturer will replace the affected seat belts.

Recalling firm
SKODA
Product
Vehicles: SKODA YETI, SKODA RAPID. Units affected: 2,586
Reason
Due to a faulty connection part of the pyrotechnical system could become dislodged on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior putting the occupants at risk of injury. On affected vehicles. Remedy: Replace seat belt on affected vehicles.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2017-06-22
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c25e58c2-ca38-4cfe-b232-080fb6631817