Delhi Delhi: Skoda and Volkswagen India have voluntarily recalled their select models built on the MQB A0 IN platform due to an issue related to faulty welding on the track control arm. Skoda and Volkswagen have recalled 52 cars in India, according to the listing on the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM) recall website. The affected models are Skoda Slavia, Kushaq Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus.
What is the problem?
Automakers initiated the recall due to possible irregularities in welding at the component's supplier. Automakers suspect that during production of the vehicles, a weld arm on the track control arm may have been missed. This can lead to potential failure of the component, causing the vehicle to lose control and stability without any warning to the driver.
Which models are affected?
The affected model list includes 38 units of Volkswagen, including the Taigun and Virtus, and 14 units of Skoda, including the Slavia and Kushaq. The affected models are manufactured between November 29, 2023 and January 20, 2024.
Safety Precautions:
The automakers, Skoda and Volkswagen, have not issued any public statements about the voluntary recall. The recall was officially documented on October 20, 2024 and the automaker is expected to contact concerned owners and fix the issue without charging any fees.
Skoda Kylaq Launch:
Skoda India recently launched its first sub-4 meter compact SUV in India, the Kylaq, at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kylac is powered by a 1.0-litre TSI engine, which is an inline three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 115 BHP and 178Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed torque converter automatic and a manual transmission. Bookings for the Skoda Kylac will begin from December 2, 2024. The Kayak features front-ventilated seats, regular sunroof, 10.25-inch instrument cluster and many more. There are five color options available on the Skoda Kylak.
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