Recall number R/2003/042


There are 2301 SKODA vehicles affected by the recall R/2003/042.

This recall was issued on March 26th, 2003 and all the details of this SKODA recall (R/2003/042 - BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2003/042

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2003-03-26

Reason for concern

BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN

Reason for recall

On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.

Remedy

The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local SKODA dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official SKODA service.

SKODA Reference ID

47J1

Number of affected SKODA cars

2301

SKODA vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
OCTAVIATMB***1U*X2148718 TMB***1UY2285279 to TMB***1U*X2227663 TMB***IUY22948661998-09-01

to

1999-06-30


Others recall actions for SKODA

Currently there are 19 models of vehicles manufactured by SKODA that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from SKODA.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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