SKODA ( 01/03/2001 – 30/09/2001) DEFECT: There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
| Recall Launch Date | 10/05/2002 |
| Recall No. | R/2002/033 |
| Models Affected | Octavia with ABS (but without ASR/TCS EDL or ESP. |
| Manufacturer Ref | 45B4 |
| VIN Start | TMB...1U.28 530019 to TMB...1U.28 542484 |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/03/2001 |
| Build end | 30/09/2001 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 2997 |
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