NHTSA recall 10V-287 (10V287000)

structure recall reported June 28, 2010 - about 5,107 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V287000
Also written as: 10V-287
Reported: June 28, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~5,107
Component: structure

What is being recalled

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 KIZASHI PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH MAY 31, 2010. THE HINGED DOOR OF THE CENTER LOWER BOX LOCATED IN THE FRONT DASHBOARD AREA FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Why it is dangerous

THE DOOR MAY OPEN IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER LOWER BOX OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A NEW PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-287 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Kizashi - 2010

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