Vehicle recall R/2003/042

Skoda Octavia recall: Brake vacuum supply pipe concern

DVSA recall R/2003/042 names the Skoda Octavia. It was launched 26 March 2003. It covers vehicles built 1 September 1998 to 30 June 1999.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/042
Launched: 26 March 2003
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 47J1
Vehicles: 2,301 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.

The fix

The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Octavia	1 September 1998 to 30 June 1999	2,301

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Other recalls for these models

R/2002/148 Rear window wiper may break off 31 March 2003, Skoda Octavia
R/2002/033 Anti lock brake control unit concern 10 May 2002, Skoda Octavia
R/2004/136 The side air bag wiring may be incorrect 26 August 2004, Skoda Octavia
R/2001/059 Fuel leakage concern 25 June 2001, Skoda Octavia
R/2004/215 Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break 17 February 2005, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2006/035 Flywheel may fail resulting in fire 19 April 2006, Skoda Octavia

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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