Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V187000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting 2010-2013 kizashi and 2006-2013 grand vitara vehicles Includes 31,302 affected units, Passenger Seat Occupant Detection System may Fail, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2010-2013 kizashi and 2006-2013 grand vitara vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V187000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2019-03-07T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger seat occupant detection system may fail

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 31,302

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 4011, 4012

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 18.31

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NHTSA ID: 19V187000

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