Occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat
Defect Summary
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, over time, the ocs sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. as a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Safety Consequence
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Corrective Action
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the ocs sensor mat) free of charge. sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in october 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on may 23, 2014. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's recall campaign number is vd.
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FAQ: Recall 13V405000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V405000?
NHTSA recall 13V405000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on September 6, 2013. It addresses: Occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat. The recall affects approximately 189,901 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V405000 or the manufacturer campaign number VD. 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.