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Suzuki recalls almost 200,000 cars due to defective airbag sensor Suzuki recalls almost 200,000 cars due to defective airbag sensor
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Suzuki is recalling 193,936 cars and SUVs because of a defective airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. Grand Vitara SUVs from the 2006 through 2011 model years and SX4 small cars from the 2007 through 2011 model years are involved.Suzuki is recalling 193,936 cars and SUVs because of a defective airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. Grand Vitara SUVs from the 2006 through 2011 model years and SX4 small cars from the 2007 through 2011 model years are involved.
Sensor mats measure passengers' weight and determine whether the airbag should deploy. The faulty sensor poses a danger to passengers because the force of an airbag can injure children or small adults, thus making front v rear seating important.Sensor mats measure passengers' weight and determine whether the airbag should deploy. The faulty sensor poses a danger to passengers because the force of an airbag can injure children or small adults, thus making front v rear seating important.
Suzuki said the mats can stop working after repeated flexing. If that happens, the bag will deploy even if a small person is seated over the sensor. The Japanese automaker also said there had been no reports of accidents or injuries due to the problem.Suzuki said the mats can stop working after repeated flexing. If that happens, the bag will deploy even if a small person is seated over the sensor. The Japanese automaker also said there had been no reports of accidents or injuries due to the problem.
Suzuki will notify owners starting next month. Dealers will replace the mats for free.Suzuki will notify owners starting next month. Dealers will replace the mats for free.
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