NHTSAGeneral Alert
VinFast Auto, LLC - Air Bags May Fail to Deploy
Published: May 24, 2024Recall ID: 24V369000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Affected Products
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bags May Fail to Deploy |
| Nhtsa id | 24V369000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V369000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | VinFast Auto, LLC |
| Defect summary | VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags. |
| Completion rate | 92.41 |
| Corrective action | VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-291. |
| Consequence summary | Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | VPAC-291 |
| Potentially affected | 225 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |