Suzuki Recalls Grand Vitara and Kizashi for Air Bag Sensor Issues

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The recall involves 31,302 vehicles. The defect is that the front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. This shrinkage may prevent the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat from accurately detecting whether an adult or a child is occupying the seat.

In the event of a crash that necessitates 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. This increases the risk of injury to the child.

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, and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, KIZASHI

Brand

SUZUKI

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Classification

Hazard

• air-bag-malfunction
• injury-risk

Affected units

31,302

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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