Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V343000
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 21,052 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V343000
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 02, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V343000 |
| Units affected: | 21,052 |
- Description:
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequeces:
- The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- 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.