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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