Published on 07. 04. 2022
Problem description:
Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire.
The Skoda Octavia vehicles affected by this recall were equipped with a 2.0 TSI engine and manufactured between 1 August 2020 and 28 February 2022.
Skoda recall code: 10H6
Affected models: Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 15,636
More information in the article: VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat: More than 111,000 cars at risk of fire
Source: Rapex Alert 14/2022 A12/00566/22
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. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "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.
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