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🧸 Product FR THE NETHERLANDS October 20, 2023

Skoda — Octavia IV, Octavia IV combi

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Skoda — Octavia IV, Octavia IV combi
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The rear left steering knuckle may be defective, affecting the vehicle's suspension and steering. The stability of the vehicle can be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Czechia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 951 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a problem with some Skoda Octavia IV cars. The part that holds the rear left wheel may be weak.

What's happening? This weak part can make the car hard to steer or keep steady. It could raise the chance of a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Skoda Octavia IV made in Czechia, check if yours is one of the affected cars.

What should I do? Take your car to a Skoda dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if your car is safe to drive until it’s fixed.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Skoda
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear left steering knuckle may be defective, affecting the vehicle's suspension and steering. The stability of the vehicle can be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Czechia

First published
October 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010483

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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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Skoda — Octavia IV, Octavia IV combi. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear left steering knuckle may be defective, affecting the vehicle's suspension and steering. The stability of the vehicle can be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Czechia
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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