Recall 10V-287: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 2010, covering about 5,107 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-287
Report date
Jun 28, 2010
Vehicles affected
5,107
Owners notified
Jul 13, 2010

The problem

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 kizashi passenger vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2009 through may 31, 2010. The hinged door of the center lower box located in the front dashboard area fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

The risk

The door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.

The fix

Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel center lower box of the affected vehicles with a new part free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

Notes

Suzuki's campaign number is sg.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
ComponentStructure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V287000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Suzuki Kizashi2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-287?

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 kizashi passenger vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2009 through may 31, 2010. The hinged door of the center lower box located in the front dashboard area fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

How is recall 10V-287 fixed?

Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel center lower box of the affected vehicles with a new part free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.