ŠKoda Felicia Recall R/1997/090: Malfunction Of Air Bag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Feb 1998
- Launched
- 12,189
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/090
- DVSA reference
Škoda recalled Felicia vehicles. The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. The dealer will replace any wiring found to be damaged or repaired. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG Defect: The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any wiring found to be damaged or repaired.
Are You Affected?
Felicia may be included. Škoda estimates 12,189 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/1997/090. 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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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/1996/109 on 27 Jan 1997, for chafing of rear brake hoses. The one launched after it was R/1999/019 on 14 May 1999, for possibility that an incorrect brake vacuum servo has been fitted. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/090, launched 4 February 1998. 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.