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Passenger car - Škoda Octavia — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 6, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of fire because in the engine, due to the rise in temperature, the area close to the clutch can burst into flames. It can occur owing to the friction of the defective flywheel against the casing of the gearbox. In unfavourable conditions this can lead to a fire in the vehicle.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

The recall concerns vehicles with production years from 2004 to 2005.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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