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NHTSA Campaign 19V187000

SEATS

Issued by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 7, 2019 · 31,302 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2007 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2008 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2009 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2010 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2011 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2012 31,302
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2013 31,302
SUZUKI KIZASHI 2010 31,302
SUZUKI KIZASHI 2011 31,302
SUZUKI KIZASHI 2012 31,302
SUZUKI KIZASHI 2013 31,302

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V187000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.