ŠKoda Fabia, Octavia, Octavia 11 And 1 More Recall R/2004/215: Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 6,032
- vehicles in the UK
- 20L2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia, Octavia, Octavia 11 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004. It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. The dealer will check the pump for being of a certain manufacture. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK Defect: It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pump for being of a certain manufacture.
Are You Affected?
Fabia, Octavia, Octavia 11 and 1 more built between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004 may be included. Škoda estimates 6,032 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.
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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 campaign code 20L2 or the DVSA reference R/2004/215. 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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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2004/136 on 26 Aug 2004, for the side air bag wiring may be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2006/035 on 19 Apr 2006, for flywheel may fail resulting in fire. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/215, launched 17 February 2005. 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.