2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published March 8, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 7, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V187000, published March 8, 2019 and initiated March 7, 2019. Recalling firm: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC; 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUZUKI
- Model
- GRAND VITARA
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI | 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI | 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI | 2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI | 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V187000 on March 8, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUZUKI. Model: GRAND VITARA.