Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Air bag issues prompt VinFast to recall nearly 5K vehicles, (Jan 14, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:VinFast Auto, LLC
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will replace the center air bag.
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling about 4,888 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles because the center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm. An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V933, Report receipt date: Dec. 17, 2024).
Remedy. Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2025.
Contact information. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Companies: VinFast Auto, LLC
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