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WarningCampaign #24V933000Airbags / Restraints

2024 Vinfast Vf8 Recall: AIR BAGS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Vinfast Vf8
Component
AIR BAGS
Deployed vehicle airbag at the steering wheel — representative photo for NHTSA airbag/restraint recall
A deployed airbag and steering wheel inside a vehicle (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Shixart1985 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Vinfast Vf8

Recall 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.

Consequence

An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Vinfast Vf8 involving air bags, reported on December 17, 2024. An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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