- Skoda and Volkswagen have recalled a total of 52 units that are manufactured between November 29, 2023, and, January 20, 2024.
Skoda and Volkswagen have listed a voluntary recall on SIAM’s website for the Taigun, Virtus, Kushaq and Slavia. According to the manufacturers, a total of 52 models have been affected, including 38 units of Taigun and Virtus and 14 units of Kushaq and Slavia. The affected models were manufactured between November 29, 2023, and, January 20, 2024.
It is indicated in the listing that there is a suspicion that the weld seam on the ‘track control arm’ may not have been properly executed during the welding process. Should this component fail, it could lead to an abrupt loss of vehicle control and stability, occurring without any prior indication.
The listing says, “It has been observed that, in Skoda Kushaq and Slavia manufactured during the aforementioned period, due to the production process irregularity at the component supplier’s end, for an identified period, it is suspected that, during the welding process, the weld seam on the affected component “track control arm” might have missed. In unavoidable circumstances and during critical driving maneuvers, if the component fails, it may result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, without any prior warning. This can lead to an accident, potentially injuring the vehicle occupants and causing damage to third parties.”
The recall was officially documented on October 20, 2024. As of now, Skoda and Volkswagen have not released any official statement regarding this. It is expected that both manufacturers will get in touch with the owners of the affected vehicles for an inspection and fix the issue without charging anything.
First Published Date: 15 Nov 2024, 09:48 AM IST
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