2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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4 Recalls for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2019-03-07	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION \| SEATS	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. 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.
2017-02-09	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed. Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki’s number for this recall is VZ.
2013-09-06	AIR BAGS	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child. Remedy: 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.
2011-01-27	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI’S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

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14 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

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Date			Component
2017-07-09			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11003864
2017-02-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10950047
2019-11-18			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11280765
2019-10-17			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11269259
2019-04-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 11203901
2019-04-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11195430
2017-09-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11022575
2016-03-09			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10845720
2015-04-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10706498
2012-07-24			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10467212
2011-07-19			EQUIPMENT \| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10413583
2011-05-31			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ODI Number: 10403753
2011-02-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10382873
2009-12-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10294320

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3 Investigations for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

Suzuki motor of america is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (ocs) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 suzuki grand vitara and 2007-2011 suzuki sx4 vehicles (see nhtsa recall 13v-405 for more details).the sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.according to suzuki, when the failure occurs, the ocs system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.a deploying passenger air bag can cause serious injury to such an occupant.the recall population excludes those vehicles that previously had proper remedies under the special coverage campaign for this issue (~11,600) that began in july 2012.the recall remedy will be to install a new front passenger seat cushion assembly that includes an improved ocs sensor mat and an ocs control module with updated algorithms designed to properly identify the type/size of the seated occupant.consequently, this recall action will address various ocs related problems, including a programming error (associated with diagnostic trouble code b1318) related to detecting a change or shifting in load on the front passenger seat in the model year 2009 grand vitara and sx4 vehicles.this preliminary evaluation is closed.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10178750, 10185778, 10200217, 10200123, 10206368, 10217021, 10250561, 10254251, 10263756, 10283309, 10285166, 10294320, 10316125, 10323718, 10324530, 10326910, 10332645, 10347204, 10348957, 10349038, 10350237, 10353604, 10354901, 10355400, 10364190, 10367631, 10369777, 10371056, 10373558, 10375165, 10375789, 10376071, 10376621, 10378154, 10380794, 10382860, 10392447, 10392434, 10392599, 10393975, 10395430, 10395602, 10395821, 10395983, 10398172, 10400092, 10400035, 10401106, 10401424, 10404772, 10405359, 10406459, 10407500, 10409412, 10409993, 10413235, 10418162, 10419237, 10419578, 10425035, 10425212, 10426703, 10434905, 10435090, 10435091, 10437600, 10437892, 10437994, 10438100, 10438501, 10438613, 10439357, 10439979, 10440088, 10442968, 10442759, 10442883, 10443173, 10443592, 10443594, 10444434, 10445034, 10445447, 10446215, 10446580, 10447689, 10448161, 10448446, 10448499, 10448554, 10449238, 10450746, 10451260, 10452961, 10453168, 10453403, 10453376, 10454445, 10454978, 10455231, 10455529, 10456043, 10456367, 10456407, 10459063, 10460417, 10460510, 10462016, 10463337, 10464941, 10464693, 10467988, 10468641, 10479583, 10479929, 10481120, 10484053, 10484863, 10486369, 10486729, 10487379, 10491755, 10499622, 10506034, 10508282, 10511057, 10511439, 10512962, 10521656, 10521779, 10523512, 10523931, 10524266, 10526435, 10533196, 10535513, 10537314, 10537619, 10543672, 10544287.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2013-06-14	2013-09-30	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2013-06-14	2013-09-30	AIR BAGS
2013-06-14	2013-09-30	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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17 Service Alerts for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

Date	Description
2022-07-08	020000 SUSPENSION Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-08	160000 STRUCTURE Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-18	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note that actual model name is “Suzuki Kizashi”, NHTSA model name reference is misspelled “Suzuki Kazashi”. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a possible cracked cylinder block. The Service Bulletin was expanded to provide additional details about what is covered under the extended warranty. A r Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for a possible cracked cylinder block. The letter provides owners with additional details concerning what is covered. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-20	020000 SUSPENSION This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-20	350000 EQUIPMENT This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles, informing them about a warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage). The warranty extension relates to cracks that may occ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This Service Bulletin informs Suzuki Service Providers in the mainland U.S. about a customer-satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces a customer satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at spec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-02	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SUZUKI: COUNTER MEASURE PROCEDURE FOR DTC B1318. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, SUCH AS A PASSENGER SHIFTING THEIR WEIGHT ON AND OFF T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-02	141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL SUZUKI: COUNTER MEASURE PROCEDURE FOR DTC B1318. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, SUCH AS A PASSENGER SHIFTING THEIR WEIGHT ON AND OFF T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-02	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUZUKI: COUNTER MEASURE PROCEDURE FOR DTC B1318. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, SUCH AS A PASSENGER SHIFTING THEIR WEIGHT ON AND OFF T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-07-25	141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE SUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR ‘AIR BAG’ WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. JS UPDATED 7/25/12. PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-01-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SUZUKI: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-01	141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL SUZUKI: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-19	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SUZUKI: ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLING JACKET INTO CAMSHAFT HOUSING OF CYLINDER HEAD AND MAY HAVE A CRACK BETWEEN CYLINDER HEAD BOLT AND CASTING PLUG, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MODEL 2009 GRAND VITARA. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

4 Recalls for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

14 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

3 Investigations for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

17 Service Alerts for 2009 SUZUKI Grand Vitara