Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V405000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V405000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles Includes 189,901 affected units, Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor mat, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V405000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-09-06T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 189,901

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VD
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 32.57

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NHTSA ID: 13V405000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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