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SKODA FABIA; OCTAVIA; RAPID; SUPERB — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-09-02

SKODA front airbag gas generator could burst sending metal fragments into the vehicle

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-02
Manufacturer	SKODA
Models affected	FABIA; OCTAVIA; RAPID; SUPERB
Units affected	4
Defect	On affected vehicles in the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed the front airbag gas generator could burst sending metal fragments into the vehicle. This could cause serious harm or fatal injuries to the driver and their passengers. \| Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	Replace the front airbag on the driver side.
Recall number	R/2026/342
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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