NHTSA recall 19V-187 (19V187000)
seats recall reported March 7, 2019 - about 31,302 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V187000
- Also written as
- 19V-187
- Manufacturer number
- 4011, 4012
- Reported
- March 7, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~31,302
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-187 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.