Skoda India to recall over 25,000 units of Kushaq, Slavia and Kylaq
According to SIAM recall data,
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
has issued a voluntary recall of 25,722 units of its Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq models, citing a potential safety defect identified during routine quality inspections. The recall will begin on May 1, 2025.
The vehicles covered under the recall were manufactured between May 24, 2024 and April 1, 2025.
According to the company, in the event of a frontal collision, there is a risk that the rear seatbelt components may fail. Specifically, the latch plate of the rear seatbelt buckle may break, and the webbing of the rear centre seatbelt assembly, along with the buckle of the rear right seatbelt, may also be compromised. This could pose a safety risk to passengers seated in the rear of the vehicle.
Skoda India
will contact affected customers to carry out inspections and replace faulty components where necessary.
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