The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V369000·Announced 2024-05-24

VinFast VF8 airbags may contain inactive ignitors preventing deployment

VinFast is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles because inactive ignitors may have been installed in the airbags, which can prevent them from deploying. 225 units affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect where a restraint may not deploy in a crash, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V369000. The potential number of units affected is 225.

Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags. According to NHTSA, inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
VINFAST VF 8
Brand
VINFAST
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
225

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)

  • VF 8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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