Suzuki · United States · High
Suzuki SX4, Grand Vitara: Air bags
Affects Suzuki SX4, Grand Vitara · 2006–2011 — about 190K vehicles.
The hazard
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
What to do
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational