Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V426000 Reported October 29, 2003

Suzuki/driver's air bag

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 7,797 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V426000
Manufacturer Campaign
KB
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
7,797
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 29, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.

Safety Consequence

If the driver's air bag deploys improperly during a frontal vehicle crash, the driver could be severely injured or killed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. owner notification began on october 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. all forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no owner notifications necessary for the forenza model vehicles. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V426000 or campaign KB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V426000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V426000?

NHTSA recall 03V426000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on October 29, 2003. It addresses: Suzuki/driver's air bag. The recall affects approximately 7,797 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V426000 or the manufacturer campaign number KB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.