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🧸 Product FR September 12, 2022

skoda — octavia, superb voiture de tourisme

un fusible défectueux peut produire un flash de tension à l’intérieur du véhicule. cela pourrait causer un incendie et conduire à un accident.

A faulty fuse may cause a voltage flash inside the vehicle. This could lead to a fire and result in an accident.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a problem in some Skoda cars. A bad fuse can make a quick spark inside the car. This spark could start a fire.

What's happening? Skoda is fixing the problem. They will replace the bad fuse for free. This will stop the spark and lower the fire risk.

Does this affect me? If you own a Skoda Octavia or Superb made in France, this could affect you. Check if your car is one of the ones that need fixing.

What should I do? Take your car to a Skoda dealer right away. They will check and replace the fuse for free. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are not sure.

🤖 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

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures|incendie · un fusible défectueux peut produire un flash de tension à l’intérieur du véhicule. cela pourrait causer un incendie et conduire à un accident.

First published
September 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48408/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
skoda — octavia, superb voiture de tourisme. A faulty fuse may cause a voltage flash inside the vehicle. This could lead to a fire and result in an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2022 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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