2006-2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki Kizashi recall: occupant classification
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 7, 2019. It covers about 31,302 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 31,302
- reported
- Mar 7, 2019
- owners notified
- Feb 21, 2020
- related complaints
- 122
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V187000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 122 complaints about airbags problems.
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara2010 Suzuki Kizashi2011 Suzuki Kizashi2012 Suzuki Kizashi2013 Suzuki Kizashi
Questions about recall 19V187000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki Kizashi occupant classification?
Yes. Recall 19V187000, reported on March 7, 2019, covers about 31,302 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V187000?
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.
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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