Suzuki Vitara: Possibility That The Drivers Side Airbag When Activated May Deploy With A Force Greater Than Originally Designed
Suzuki is recalling 274 Vitara and Baleno vehicles because the driver's side airbag may deploy with excessive force due to moisture that entered the propellant during manufacturing. The affected vehicles will have their driver's airbags replaced. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI VITARA, SUZUKI BALENO. Units affected: 274
- Reason
- During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-06-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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