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🧸 Product FR March 6, 2026

skoda — citigo, fabia, roomster, octavia, rapid, superb, yeti voiture particulière

un défaut dans le gonfleur de l'airbag du conducteur peut provoquer un gonflage incontrôlé et la libération de fragments métalliques lorsque l'airbag est activé, causant des blessures aux occupants.

A defect in the driver’s airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release of metal fragments when the airbag deploys, risking injury to vehicle occupants.
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This alert was reported 82 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Skoda cars made before a certain date. A part inside the driver’s airbag may break when the airbag opens.

What's happening? If the airbag opens, small metal pieces could fly out and hurt the driver.

Does this affect me? It affects Skoda cars listed in France. Check if your car is on the list.

What should I do? Take your car to a Skoda dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
skoda
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · un défaut dans le gonfleur de l'airbag du conducteur peut provoquer un gonflage incontrôlé et la libération de fragments métalliques lorsque l'airbag est activé, causant des blessures aux occupants.

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47615/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
skoda — citigo, fabia, roomster, octavia, rapid, superb, yeti voiture particulière. A defect in the driver’s airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release of metal fragments when the airbag deploys, risking injury to vehicle occupants.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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