ŠKoda Octavia 11 Recall R/2006/035: Flywheel May Fail Resulting In Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Apr 2006
- Launched
- 1,687
- vehicles in the UK
- 13C9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Octavia 11 vehicles built between 1 February 2004 and 30 June 2005. The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. The dealer will replace the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL RESULTING IN FIRE Defect: It has been identified that the two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary replaced together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
Are You Affected?
Octavia 11 built between 1 February 2004 and 30 June 2005 may be included. Škoda estimates 1,687 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 13C9 or the DVSA reference R/2006/035. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabia, Octavia, Octavia 11, SuperbBolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break | Urgent | R/2004/215 | |
| Octavia, SuperbOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/017 | |
| Octavia, SuperbThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand | Urgent | R/2022/087 | |
| SuperbRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2009/122 | |
| OctaviaAnti lock brake control unit concern | Urgent | R/2002/033 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2004/215 on 17 Feb 2005, for bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break. The one launched after it was R/2007/095 on 30 Jul 2007, for incorrect curtain airbag may activate. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/035, launched 19 April 2006. 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.