VinFast VF 8 Recall: Airbags Non-Functional

VinFast Recall Alert: 284 VF 8 crossovers are being recalled in the U.S. due to non-functional airbags.

52 vehicles with this issue are already in customers' hands.

[{"selector":"#anim-8e1865b2-86e1-4129-988f-100a5c36f209 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.0989509258607093%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Cause of the Recall:Inert airbag inflators mistakenly installed.

[{"selector":"#anim-00fb14b8-8b41-48b0-b68e-3b5b07075969 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(54.28011931272362%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Issue discovered on April 19 when a customer in Vietnam reported an airbag warning light.

[{"selector":"#anim-d4cc615c-17f6-4b0d-b762-b5c68e3973f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(49.835629150884905%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Discovery Details: Dealer found the front passenger airbag with an inert ignitor.

[{"selector":"#anim-1a6fca34-7ab7-403c-af67-83cc88d66e00 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-37.717208003673015%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

These ignitors were meant only for pre-production vehicles for safety during testing.

[{"selector":"#anim-80646c42-351e-447c-b37d-d695ae6ed457 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.872376388145781%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Company Actions: VinFast investigated and found a significant safety risk. Voluntary recall initiated.

[{"selector":"#anim-4fa1bba5-cc85-41f4-a8ee-60e773a7f470 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.287175933770623%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Global stop-ship and stop-sale order for affected vehicles.

[{"selector":"#anim-8dfa9b76-a4d5-4d8c-bfc2-536bb2ab74df [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-55.11030025197148%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Current Status: No accidents or injuries reported.

[{"selector":"#anim-8ea0ea9c-5275-47f7-9293-6194be16b763 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-0.7011913317730745%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Dealers will replace airbags with active ignitors.

[{"selector":"#anim-3772a9db-97f1-49e5-98a6-58ab15458486 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-46.274979444260296%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Affected vehicle owners will be notified.

[{"selector":"#anim-388be247-e76a-45a6-8c9a-fbfc6f5940c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(8.900515759832437%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Airbag warning light will illuminate on vehicles with inert ignitors.

[{"selector":"#anim-65385e34-fd71-4f8c-a34f-dfa8b4fc063b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.662428935373388%, -1.2774484573246054%) scale(1.4201680672268908)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Jeep unveiled Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept

[{"selector":"#anim-150809aa-1cb1-4026-bd71-a406dff51266 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(12.261818755886228%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more