How many recalls does the 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA have?

The 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has 5 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA?

The most recent recall was issued on March 7, 2019 and relates to the air bags:sensor:occupant classification system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA?

Yes, there are 3 high-risk recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls Canada & USA

2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 5 recalls, the most serious being a gear shift shaft that can break from normal use, leaving the driver unable to change gears while driving. A separate but related manual transmission concern covers the same type of shaft failure on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox specifically. On the engine side, a tension adjuster pulley contains a spring that can break under repeated stress, causing the drive belt to slip off. If that happens, the power steering pump loses assist and requires much heavier steering effort, and the engine can stall. There is also a passenger safety concern: the front passenger leather seat can shrink in high heat and humidity, causing the sensor mat beneath it to misread who is sitting there. In a crash, this can lead to the front passenger airbag deploying even when a child is in that seat, raising the risk of injury from the bag itself.

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NHTSA (USA)High RiskAlso recalled in Canada

March 7, 2019

2006–2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARANHTSA Campaign #19V187000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

31,302 vehicles affected

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2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls — Canada & USA

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