Recall 19V187000: 2006–2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 7, 2019

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

31,302vehicles

Model years

2006–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara161 complaints
• 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara58 complaints
• 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara42 complaints
• 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara14 complaints
• 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara20 complaints
• 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara11 complaints
• 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara13 complaints
• 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara4 complaints
• 2010 Suzuki Kizashi23 complaints
• 2011 Suzuki Kizashi22 complaints
• 2012 Suzuki Kizashi23 complaints
• 2013 Suzuki Kizashi5 complaints