NHTSAGeneral Alert
VinFast Auto, LLC - Center Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Published: December 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V933000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.
Affected Products
Center Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Center Air Bag May Deploy Improperly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V933000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V933000 |
| 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 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm. |
| Completion rate | 74.49 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 4888 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |