The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V409000·Announced 2012-08-20

Coda Automotive Recalls 2012 CODA Vehicles for Side Airbag Defect

Coda Automotive is recalling 78 model year 2012 CODA vehicles because side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (airbag non-deployment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Coda Automotive is recalling 78 model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the side curtain airbags may not have been properly installed. This installation issue could cause the airbags to fail to deploy as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. Dealers will inspect and correct the side curtain airbag installations as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Coda Automotive at 1-855-464-2632 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Note that this recall has been superseded by recall 13V-229, and Coda Automotive has filed for bankruptcy.

The recalled product

Product
CODA CODA
Brand
CODA
Manufacturer
Coda Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
78

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CODA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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