Illustrative photo | source Skoda
Published on 20. 03. 2021
Problem description:
Due to a manufacturing error, the brake-pedal plate may not have been adequately welded and may be deformed and completely detached when the brake pedal is suddenly applied.
As a result, the application of the brakes will be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Skoda Kodiaq models affected by this recall were manufactured between 29 June and 31 August 2020.
Skoda recall code: 46i5
Affected models: Karoq, Kodiaq
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 14 097
Source: Rapex Alert 11/2021 A12/00364/21
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Skoda dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
Check the vehicle's history
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. First published in the Weekly overview reports of
RAPEX notifications.
UK car-owners can easily make a pre-check by visiting DVLA website and entering the car registration number; it will also reveal the car’s current MOT status.
