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Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall 19V187: Passenger Airbag May Fail to Turn Off for a Child

NHTSA campaign 19V187, reported March 7, 2019, 31,302 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The front passenger seat leather can shrink in high heat and humidity, which can disrupt the occupant classification sensor mat. The sensor may then fail to accurately tell whether an adult or a child is sitting in the seat.

If a crash requires airbag deployment, the passenger frontal airbag may deploy even when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury to that child.

The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the front passenger seat bottom cushion. Owners who have not received a notice can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934, and everyone should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V187Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEATS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Suzuki Grand Vitara20062007200820092010201120122013
Suzuki Kizashi2010201120122013