Suzuki recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
What could happen
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006–2013
- Suzuki Kizashi 2010–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V187000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31,302
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 24, 2005 to May 31, 2006
- Part
- Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification; Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- 4011, 4012
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Steering Sep 25, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Power train Feb 9, 2017
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Sep 6, 2013
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Jan 27, 2011
- Suzuki recall: Equipment Sep 1, 2010
- Suzuki recall: Steering Jun 9, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.