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
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
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
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.
