ŠKoda Freeway Recall R/1996/109: Chafing Of Rear Brake Hoses, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jan 1997
- Launched
- 495
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/109
- DVSA reference
Škoda recalled Freeway vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1992. The blanking bolts fitted to redundant seat belt mounting points may be excessively long and could chafe on the rear brake hoses. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for removal of the subject bolts. These are being replaced with a suitable plastic rivet. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The blanking bolts fitted to redundant seat belt mounting points may be excessively long and could chafe on the rear brake hoses. This could damage the hoses and lead to loss of brake fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHAFING OF REAR BRAKE HOSES Defect: The blanking bolts fitted to redundant seat belt mounting points may be excessively long and could chafe on the rear brake hoses. This could damage the hoses and lead to loss of brake fluid. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for removal of the subject bolts. These are being replaced with a suitable plastic rivet.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: chafing of rear brake hoses.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for removal of the subject bolts. These are being replaced with a suitable plastic rivet.
Are You Affected?
Freeway built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1992 may be included. Škoda estimates 495 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/1996/109. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| SuperbThe screw connection of the input rod between the electronic brake booster and the brake pedal may loosen | Urgent | R/2021/321 | |
| KodiaqThere may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate | Urgent | R/2021/016 | |
| KaroqThe electro-mechanical parking brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal | Urgent | R/2018/329 | |
| OctaviaAbs/esc system may fail | Urgent | R/2017/198 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/1993/030 on 25 Oct 1993, for possible loss of electrical circuits/handbrake lever mounting bracket security. The one launched after it was R/1997/090 on 4 Feb 1998, for malfunction of air bag. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/109, launched 27 January 1997. 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.