Air bags: side/windowRecall 13V-229 · 2012 Coda Coda
CODA Automotive recall 13V-229 covers 117 2012 Coda Coda for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CODA Automotive (CODA) is recalling certain model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The side curtain airbags may have been improperly rolled during production which could cause the airbag to not deploy as intended.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain airbag deployment, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted by CODA, 12V-409. All owners, including owners involved in the previous campaign, will be notified and instructed to go to CODA dealers to have both side curtain airbags replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners should contact their dealer for more information. CODA Automotive's recall campaign number is R84002.
The manufacturer has filed for bankrupcy.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.