2020–2024 Skoda Superb
- Affected
- 4,039
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 47U5
- Supplier
- Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
The defect
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire.
The hazard
A reduction in braking performance and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage property.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Skoda dealership to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 4,039 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd on 1800 607 540 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Skoda Australia
- Phone:
- 1800 607 540
- Email:
- recalls@myskoda.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.