Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
KIZASHI
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
19V187000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20091013
End Of Manufacture
20100531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31302
Date Owners Notified
20200221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190307
Make Campaign Number
4011, 4012