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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-03-20

Origin: Czechia

Skoda Passenger car, front seat inner frame edge may affect side airbag integrity

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-20
Country of origin	Czechia
Manufacturer	Skoda
Models affected	Kodiaq
Defect	An edge of the inner frame of the front seats may affect the integrity of the side airbag in case of side airbag activation. This could reduce the protective effect of the side airbag and increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of an accident.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00778/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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