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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V187📅 Mar 8, 2019

2006–2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara & 2010–2013 Suzuki Kizashi recall: seats

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V187000
Manufacturer recall #
4011, 4012
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
31,302
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-934-0934
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 21, 2020
Built
May 24, 2005 – May 31, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V187 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V187?

2006–2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara & 2010–2013 Suzuki Kizashi. 31,302 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-934-0934.