Defect Description For Recall
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara And 2007-2011 Sx4 Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, Over Time, The Ocs Sensor Mat Installed In The Front Passenger Seat May Fail Due To Repeated Flexing Of The Mat From Use Of The Seat. As A Result, During A Crash Necessitating Deployment, The Air Bag Will Deploy Regardless Of Whether The Front Seat Occupant Is An Adult Or A Child.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SX4
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V405000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
Air Bag Deployment With A Child In The Front Passenger Side Seat Increases The Risk Of Injury To That Child.
Fix Defect
Suzuki Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Seat Cushion Assembly (Which Includes The Ocs Sensor Mat) Free Of Charge. Sufficient Quantities Of Parts Are Not Currently Available To Fix All Of The Affected Vehicles. Owners Will Be Notified Of The Recall In October 2013 And Will Receive A Second Notification When Parts Are Available To Have Their Vehicle Repaired. The Recall Began On May 23, 2014. Owners May Contact Suzuki At 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki’S Recall Campaign Number Is Vd.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060531
End Of Manufacture
20070601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
189901
Date Owners Notified
20140523
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130906
Make Campaign Number
VD