Vehicle recall 12V409000 · August 20, 2012
2012 Coda CODA
The side curtain airbags may not have been properly installed which could cause them to not deploy as intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- CODA Automotive (CODA) is recalling certain model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The side curtain airbags may not have been properly installed which could cause them to not deploy as intended.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- CODA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the side curtain airbag installations as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. Owners may contact CODA Automotive at 1-855-464-2632.
- Notes
- This recall has been superceded by recall 13V-229.Please see that recall file for further information. CODA Automotive's recall campaign number is R84001.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.The manufacturer has filed for bankrupcy.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V409000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 2012
- Filed by
- Coda Automotive
- Manufacturer campaign
- R84001
- Owner notification
- August 29, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 78
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window
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