Skoda Yeti and Rapid recall: Parts of seat belt pretensioner may be dislodged on deployment
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to a faulty connection part of the pyrotechnical system could become dislodged on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior putting the occupants at risk of injury. On affected vehicles.
- What to do
- Contact a Skoda dealer to book the free repair. Replace seat belt on affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to a faulty connection part of the pyrotechnical system could become dislodged on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior putting the occupants at risk of injury. On affected vehicles.
The fix
Replace seat belt on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 1,293 |
| Rapid | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 1,293 |
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 22 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.