Suzuki Fronx owners warned not to carry rear seat passengers

Monday 22 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 5:13pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Drivers of the Suzuki Fronx have been advised not to carry passengers in the rear seat following a seatbelt mechanism failure during a laboratory crash test. The vehicle received a one-star safety rating from ANCAP, and authorities warned that a similar failure on the road could cause serious injury or death.

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1. 1NewsMon 22 Dec 2025, 4:08pm

   Warning issued for SUV after critical seatbelt failure in crash test (opens in new tab)

   • Warning issued for SUV after rear seatbelt failure in crash test (opens in new tab) Mon 22 Dec 2025, 4:08pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 4:42pm

   Suzuki Fronx warning: Owners told not to use rear seats after safety test (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 5:13pm

   Warning to Suzuki Fronx drivers after seat belt fails lab crash test (opens in new tab)