Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd trading as Skoda Australia — Fabia II, Fabia III, Roomster, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia III, Superb II, Superb III & Kodiaq

PRA number

2018/16909

Campaign number

69V6

Published date

Product description

Skoda Fabia II
MY2013-2015
Driver's airbag
502 vehicles

Skoda Fabia III
MY2015-2018
Driver's airbag
2 155 vehicles

Skoda Roomster
MY2014
Driver's airbag
2 vehicles

Skoda Rapid
MY2014-2018
Driver's airbag
1 607 vehicles

Skoda Yeti
MY2014-2017
Driver's airbag
2 255 vehicles

Skoda Octavia III
MY2014-2018
Driver's airbag
8 532 vehicles

Skoda Superb II
MY2014-2015
Driver's airbag
457 vehicles

Skoda Superb III
MY2016-2018
Driver's airbag
1 668 vehicles

Skoda Kodiaq
MY2017-2018
Driver's airbag
444 vehicles
Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

Reasons the product is recalled

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

The hazards to consumers

In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

What consumers should do

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Skoda dealership, phone the toll-free Skoda Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076, between 8.30am and 8pm Monday to Friday (AEST) or visit or visit the Skoda website at https://au.skoda.com.au/airbag-safety-recall/

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also contact the Skoda Recall Campaign Hotline, their preferred dealer or check the VIN lookup tool at https://au.skoda.com.au/airbag-safety-recall/

Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au

We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.

Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Skoda dealers

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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