Skoda Octavia: The Fuse In The High-voltage System Of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Was Partly Produced With An Insufficient Amount Of So-called Fire Extinguishing Sand
Skoda is recalling 4,076 Octavia and Superb plug-in hybrid vehicles because some fuses in their high-voltage systems were made with insufficient fire-extinguishing material. The remedy involves installing an additional protective insulating mat over the high-voltage battery switch box. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 4,076
- Reason
- The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand. Remedy: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-04-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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