2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki SX4 recall: air bags

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 6, 2013. It covers about 189,901 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 189,901
reported: Sep 6, 2013
owners notified: May 23, 2014
related complaints: 267

Air bags

What is wrong: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.

Recall number 13V405000

Affected vehicles

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006-2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Suzuki SX4 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 267 complaints about airbags problems.

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 Suzuki SX4 2009 Suzuki SX4 2010 Suzuki SX4 2011 Suzuki SX4

Questions about recall 13V405000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki SX4 air bags?

Yes. Recall 13V405000, reported on September 6, 2013, covers about 189,901 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V405000?

Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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