Skoda — Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo, Kodiaq, Roomster
Passenger car, equipped with Takata airbags.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
- Origin
- Czechia
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Skoda cars have a problem with the airbag inside the steering wheel. The chemical that makes the airbag open can get old and weak.
What's happening? If the airbag opens in a crash, pieces of it might fly out and hurt the driver or passengers.
Does this affect me? This problem is in some Skoda cars sold in France. Check if your car is one of these models.
What should I do? Ask your Skoda dealer to check your car. Do not ignore any warning lights about the airbag.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. · Origin: Czechia
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