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2010 Suzuki Kizashi SLS AWD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Seat Mounted Second Row Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Ultrasonic Sensors
  • L A T C H
  • Crumple Zones
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
 
Crash Test Results for the 2010 Suzuki Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2010 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab 44553
2010 Suzuki Equator King Cab 455Not
Tested
3
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 44554
2010 Suzuki Kizashi 55554
2010 Suzuki SX4 44544
2010 Suzuki SX4 44544
 
Service Bulletins for 2010 Suzuki SX4 SLS AWD
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI:

Bulletin Number: N-Q-G-045
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

Bulletin Number: SC-57-R-1
SUZUKI: ON CERTAIN MY 2012 VEHICLES (SX4/KIZASHI) EQUIPPED WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT), A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN CONDUCTED FROM MANUFACTURER. *PE

Bulletin Number: SI-26R
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

Bulletin Number: SI-26R
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

Bulletin Number: suz_013727
This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the C

Bulletin Number: suz_013727
This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the C

Bulletin Number: TB-01-07151R
AMERICAN SUZUKI: THE INTERNAL SPRING OF ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE BELT TO SLIP OR DERAIL. *RM

Bulletin Number: TSB-01-02011
SUZUKI: ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER PULLEY REPLACEMENT. INTERNAL SPRING OF ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE BELT TO SLIP OR DERAIL. *PE

Bulletin Number: TSB-01-02011
SUZUKI: ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER PULLEY REPLACEMENT. INTERNAL SPRING OF ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE BELT TO SLIP OR DERAIL. *PE

Bulletin Number: ZF-1
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

Bulletin Number: ZF-181226
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

Bulletin Number: ZF Owner Letter
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.

 
Recalls for 2010 Suzuki SX4 SLS AWD
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V287000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 05/31/2010
Potential Units Affected: 5107
Defect Description:
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."
Consequence:
THE DOOR MAY OPEN IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Action to take:
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.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 14V464000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/01/2009 - 06/30/2010
Potential Units Affected: 19249
Defect Description:
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Consequence:
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Action to take:
Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 14V811000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 05/31/2010
Potential Units Affected: 60823
Defect Description:
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence:
If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Action to take:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V343000
Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 10/31/2012
Potential Units Affected: 21052
Defect Description:
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Consequence:
The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Action to take:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V343000
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 10/31/2012
Potential Units Affected: 21052
Defect Description:
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Consequence:
The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Action to take:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V187000
Component: SEATS
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 05/31/2010
Potential Units Affected: 31302
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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. A second notification will be mailed when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V187000
Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 05/31/2010
Potential Units Affected: 31302
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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. A second notification will be mailed when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 18V769000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2009 - 10/31/2012
Potential Units Affected: 21063
Defect Description:
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Consequence:
A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Action to take:
Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
 
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