Skoda Octavia: On Certain Vehicles With Electromechanical Brake Servo And Dsg (direct Shift Gearbox) Of A Limited Production Period There Is A Possibility That A Heat Protection Mat Was Incorrectly Fi
Recall Summary Certain Skoda Octavia and Superb vehicles with specific brake and transmission components may have an incorrectly installed heat protection mat that could allow the brake fluid reservoir to melt and leak. Approximately 31,458 vehicles are affected. Dealers will inspect and correct the heat shield installation where needed.
- Recalling firm
- SKODA
- Product
- Vehicles: SKODA OCTAVIA, SKODA SUPERB. Units affected: 31,458
- Reason
- On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment. Remedy: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-01-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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