ŠKoda Superb Recall R/2021/321: The Screw Connection Of The Input Rod Between The Electronic Brake Booster And The Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 47R6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Superb vehicles built between 8 September 2019 and 22 October 2019. The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN Defect: The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability. Remedy: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of all service braking ability.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
Are You Affected?
Superb built between 8 September 2019 and 22 October 2019 may be included. Škoda estimates 2 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 47R6 or the DVSA reference R/2021/321. 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/2021/016 on 23 Dec 2020, for there may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake…. The one launched after it was R/2022/017 on 1 Dec 2021, for the right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/321, launched 10 September 2021. 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.