Skoda recall: Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
- What to do
- Contact a Skoda dealer to book the free repair. The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
The fix
The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiaq | 8 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 393 |
| Octavia | 8 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 393 |
| Fabia | 8 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 393 |
| Superb | 8 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 393 |
| Rapid | 8 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 393 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 30 May 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.