SUZUKI KIZASHI 2012: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V187000

Production Dates: 2011-06-08 - 2012-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4011, 4012

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31302

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.