Official recall record

SKODA KODIAQ — Seat backrest frame cover

What the authority reported

Å koda Auto has discovered that there is a risk with the Kodiaq model from a limited production period that the edge of the inner frame of the front seats may compromise the integrity of the side airbag when activated. This situation may reduce the protective effect of the side airbag which could result in an increased risk of injury to passengers in the event of an accident.For safety reasons your vehicle must be repaired. We strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Å koda service center as soon as possible to arrange a repair date. In the first instance we ask that you contact your local Å KODA authorised repairer as soon as possible to make an appointment. The Å KODA authorised repairer closest to you can be found on https://tools.skoda.co.uk/find-a-retailer Remedy: The vehicle will be fitted with sharp edge protection for the inner frame of the front seats to prevent damage to the integrity of the side airbag when it is deployed.

What to do

Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.

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