[Recalled] Octavia — The eCall service may not function properly and the call centre/rescue coordina… | EU Safety Gate 2020-08-07
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Octavia |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Skoda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01114/20 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Injuries |
| Notice date | 07 August 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The eCall service may not function properly and the call centre/rescue coordination centre cannot be activated because of the lack of audio connection and data transmission. As a result, the driver will not be able to get help through the system in the event of a fault or accident.
This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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