2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 19V187000Mar 7, 201931,302 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006–2013, Kizashi 2010–2013

  Reported issue: 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…

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• 17V085000Feb 9, 2017791 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009–2013

  Reported issue: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.

  Possible consequence: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.

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