Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kizashi (2006-2013): Air bags
Recall 19V187000 · Mar 7, 2019 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
31,302
vehicles affected
31,302
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V187000
- Date
- Mar 7, 2019
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 31,302
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Occupant classification; Seats
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2006-2013 |
| Suzuki | Kizashi | 2010-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V187000?
2 models: Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006-2013), Suzuki Kizashi (2010-2013), about 31,302 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V187000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.