Recall at VW, Skoda and Seat: Increased risk of fire in over 39,000 cars
Created: 04/30/2022, 13:57
By: Lucas Maier
Thousands of cars from VW and Co. in Germany are currently being recalled due to the risk of fire.
Damage has already occurred in two cases.
Wolfsburg – A recall wave hits Germany.
This time the
hybrid models from VW, Seat and Skoda
are affected.
The reason for the recall is a possible
defect in a fuse
, as reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
This defect can result in a fire, it is said.
As a result of the defect, both VW and Seat have already suffered a "damage event resulting in an accident or personal injury," reports the KBA.
While the first information about the recall came from VW on March 30, Seat only provided the details of the process last week (April 21, 2022).
Cars in recall: The brands VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat (archive image) © Julian Stratenschulte/dpa
Recall at VW and Co. - Various models and years of construction affected
Hybrid vehicles of various series are affected by the recall.
At VW and Skoda, the years of construction 2019 to 2022 are affected.
The Seat brand vehicles affected rolled off the production line between 2020 and 2022.
An overview:
Affected models at VW:
ARTEON, GOLF, PASSAT, TIGUAN, T7
Affected models at Seat:
LEON, TARRACO
Affected Skoda models:
OCTAVIA, SUPERB
Skoda and Co. with recall: A total of 75,898 vehicles affected
The current recall affects 25,981 vehicles in Germany alone for the VW brand.
According to the KBA, 42,571 VW vehicles are affected worldwide.
Affected vehicles in numbers | Germany | Worldwide |
VW | 25,981 | 42,571 |
Seat | 4.125 | 10,939 |
Skoda | 9,568 | 22,388 |
All in all | 39,674 | 75,898 |
Source: KBA |
Due to the possible defect in the vehicles, there could be a voltage flashover in the vehicle interior, which in turn can result in a fire, a Seat spokesman told Focus.
However, the problem can be solved with a workshop visit.
Cars in recall: Those affected can contact VW and Skoda via the hotline
With the VW, Seat and Skoda models mentioned above, it could happen that a fuse bursts when it is triggered.
However, the problem can be solved by installing an additional insulating mat, according to the KBA website.
Hotlines for car owners:
For VW customers: 0800 8655 79 24 36
For Skoda customers: 0800 44 24 244
Source: KBA
The repair would only take 6 hours, according to the Seat spokesman.
While Seat refers to the nearest authorized workshop, Skoda and VW have an extra hotline that customers can contact.
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