How many recalls does the 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA have?

The 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2011 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 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA?

Yes, there are 3 high-risk recalls for the 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA.

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls Canada & USA

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the alternator drive belt, which can slip off and cause the engine to stall or force the driver to wrestle with suddenly heavy steering. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the gear shift rear shaft can break and leave the driver unable to change gears, which raises the risk of a crash if the vehicle cannot be brought to a safe speed. There is also a concern with the front passenger seat: the leather can shrink from heat and humidity, which may cause the passenger seat sensor to misread whether an adult or child is sitting there. In a crash, that misreading can trigger the front passenger airbag even when a child is in the seat, which increases the risk of injury from the deployment itself.

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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

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls — Canada & USA

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2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls — Canada & USA

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