Skoda Fabia: Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break
Recall Summary Certain Skoda vehicles (Fabia, Octavia, Octavia II, and Superb models) are being recalled because bolts on the fuel pump cover may break due to a manufacturing defect, potentially allowing diesel fuel to leak. About 24,128 vehicles are affected. Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the cover bolts if the pump is within the affected range.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA FABIA, SKODA OCTAVIA 11, SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 24,128
- Reason
- It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-02-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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