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Maruti Suzuki recalls 17,362 vehicles to fix faulty airbag controller

Maruti Suzuki has warned customers of the suspected vehicles not to drive or use the vehicle till the affected part is replaced

PGurus Newsdesk

January 18, 2023

Maruti Suzuki has warned customers of the suspected vehicles not to drive or use the vehicle till the affected part is replaced

Maruti Suzuki recalls models rolled out between Dec 8, 2022, & Jan 12, 2023, to replace airbag controllers free of cost

The automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has recalled 17,362 vehicles comprising newly launched Grand Vitara, Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, and Baleno, to replace airbag controllers.

It is suspected that there is a possible defect in the affected part, which in rare cases might result in the non-deployment of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners, in the event of a vehicle crash.

Maruti Suzuki has warned customers of the suspected vehicles not to drive or use the vehicle till the affected part is replaced.

The company is recalling the models rolled out between December 8, 2022, and January 12, 2023. The recall is being undertaken to inspect and replace the Airbag Controller free of cost if required in these vehicles, the company said.

Affected vehicle owners will be receiving communication from Maruti Suzuki authorized workshops for immediate attention, the company said.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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