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Škoda Octavia recalled over a tyre or wheel defect

Tyres and wheels

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Octavia

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 17/04/2023 – 17/04/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 42N1

What to do now

Tyres or wheels on affected Škoda Octavia may be defective.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2023/222). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

Defect

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

Remedy

Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.

Models

Octavia

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Škoda Octavia being recalled?

Tyres or wheels on affected Škoda Octavia may be defective. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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