ŠKoda Fabia, Roomster Recall R/2007/095: Incorrect Curtain Airbag May Activate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 5,142
- vehicles in the UK
- 97M1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia, Roomster vehicles built between 28 June 2006 and 24 May 2007. Some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. The dealer will check the wiring to the control unit and rectified should this be necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. In the event of a collision this will result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE Defect: It has been identified that some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. In the event of a collision this will result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wiring to the control unit checked and rectified should this be necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring to the control unit and rectified should this be necessary.
Are You Affected?
Fabia, Roomster built between 28 June 2006 and 24 May 2007 may be included. Škoda estimates 5,142 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 campaign code 97M1 or the DVSA reference R/2007/095. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, SuperbReplacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/342 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| FabiaOn affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly | Urgent | R/2023/251 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq, Octavia and 3 moreOn affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated | Urgent | R/2023/086 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2006/035 on 19 Apr 2006, for flywheel may fail resulting in fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/122 on 1 Nov 2009, for risk of fire. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/095, launched 30 July 2007. 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.