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🧸 Product DE FI THE NETHERLANDS PL PT SE SI SK GB April 14, 2017

Skoda — Superb

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Origin
Czechia
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This alert was reported 3437 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.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car safety issue. Some Skoda Superb cars may have a problem with seat belts.

What's happening? The seat belt on the passenger side might not tighten fast enough in a crash. This is because of a small chemical problem.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Skoda Superb made in Czechia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Check with your Skoda dealer or a mechanic right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident. · Origin: Czechia

First published
April 14, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/255939

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What is this product recall alert about?
Skoda — Superb. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident. · Origin: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Finland, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
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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