Maruti Suzuki To Recall 17,362 Vehicles To Fix Faulty Airbag Controller; Baleno And Brezza Among Affected Models

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automaker, has announced the recall of over 17,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the airbag controller.

The company will recall "a total of 17,362 vehicles manufactured between 8 December 2022 and 12 January 2023".

"The affected models are Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno and Grand Vitara," the company said in a statement on Wednesday (18 January).

The company said that the recall is being undertaken to inspect and replace Airbag Controller, free of cost, if required in these vehicles.

The suspected defect in the Airbag Controller, in rare cases, might result in non-deployment of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners in the event of a vehicle crash, it said.

"Out of abundant caution, customers of the suspected vehicles are advised not to drive or use the vehicle till the affected part is replaced," the company said.

The automaker added that affected vehicle owners will be receiving communication from Maruti Suzuki authorized workshops for immediate attention.