Skoda Octavia: Driver Airbag Generator Housing Could Come Loose

Recall Summary Skoda is recalling 618 Octavia and Superb vehicles because moisture may have entered the driver's side airbag gas generator, potentially causing it to malfunction. The affected vehicles are in the United Kingdom. Skoda will replace the driver's front airbag gas generator to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
SKODA
Product
Vehicles: SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 618
Reason
Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag. Remedy: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-02-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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