Skoda Yeti: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail
Skoda Yeti Side Airbag Recall Summary Skoda is recalling 217 Yeti vehicles because the side airbag gas generator canister may be damaged and could explode when the airbag deploys, potentially releasing metal fragments that could injure occupants. The issue affects vehicles manufactured during a specific time period. Owners should have the manufacture dates of their side airbags checked and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA YETI. Units affected: 217
- Reason
- For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- 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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