Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification (19V343000)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI

2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI

2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Campaign No: 19V343000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 21052

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2009 OCT

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2012 OCT

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Remedy parts are expected 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.