Suzuki Motor USA – Occupant Detection System may Misclassify

Suzuki Motor of America (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.


Report Received Date 05/02/2019
NHTSA ID 19V343000
Consequence Summary 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. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
Recall Code C5
Potentially Affected 21052
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V343000)

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