Maruti Suzuki recalls over 11,000 Grand Vitara SUV due to faulty seat belt brackets

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Domestic automaker Maruti Suzuki has issued a second recall for its famous vehicle Grand Vitara SUV within a week. The company has announced to recall a total of 11,177 units of its mid-sized sports utility vehicle manufactured between August 8, 2022, and November 15, 2022.

The company has recalled these vehicles to fix a possible defect in the rear seat belt mounting brackets. The company will replace the affected part free of cost, if required in these vehicles.

“It is suspected that there is a possible defect in rear seat belt mounting brackets which in a rare case, may loosen in the long run and impact its functionality,” Maruti said in a regulatory filing.

Vehicle owners will be receiving communication from the company authorised dealer workshops for inspection and replacement of the affected parts, free of cost, said PTI citing the company.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV
Maruti Suzuki launched Grand Vitara in India on September 26 last year at a starting price of Rs 10.45 lakh. The car has 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options and is available in 9 stunning colour options. It has 4 driving modes options – Auto, Sport, Snow, and Lock.

The car is also equipped with new-age technologies like Panoramic Sunroof, Head Up Display, Digital Multi-information Display, Wireless Charger, Next-gen Suzuki Connect, SmartPlay Pro+, and more.

Maruti recalled 17,362 units last week
Last week, the auto major company announced that it was recalling 17,362 units manufactured between December 8 last year and January 12. The affected models were Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno, and Grand Vitara.

At that time, the recall was being conducted to inspect and replace the affected part of the airbag controller.

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(With the inputs of PTI)