ŠKoda Favorit Recall R/1993/030: Possible Loss Of Electrical Circuits/handbrake Lever Mounting Bracket Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Oct 1993
- Launched
- 27,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/030
- DVSA reference
Škoda recalled Favorit vehicles. A. Potential loss of electrical power in any one of the fuse board circuits e.g. lights or windscreen wipers) due to poor quality soldered connections and possible damage to wiring behind the central console as a result of contact with the heater. The recall notice describes the fix as: a. Replace the fuse board with a quality assured unit and fit a protective clip to the heater controls on all the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A. Potential loss of electrical power in any one of the fuse board circuits e.g. lights or windscreen wipers) due to poor quality soldered connections and possible damage to wiring behind the central console as a result of contact with the heater.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS/HANDBRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET SECURITY. Defect: A. Potential loss of electrical power in any one of the fuse board circuits e.g. lights or windscreen wipers) due to poor quality soldered connections and possible damage to wiring behind the central console as a result of contact with the heater Remedy: A. Replace the fuse board with a quality assured unit and fit a protective clip to the heater controls on all the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of electrical circuits/handbrake lever mounting bracket security.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a. Replace the fuse board with a quality assured unit and fit a protective clip to the heater controls on all the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Favorit may be included. Škoda estimates 27,000 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Škoda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Škoda.
- Book with any franchised Škoda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/030. See how to get a Škoda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OctaviaRear window wiper may break off | Book soon | R/2002/148 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1996/109 on 27 Jan 1997, for chafing of rear brake hoses. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 1993.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/030, launched 25 October 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.