Suzuki Halts Fronx Sales in NZ After Critical Seatbelt Failure, One-Star ANCAP Rating

• Suzuki stopped Fronx sales in New Zealand following a one-star ANCAP safety rating.
• The low rating resulted from a rear seatbelt retractor failure during a crash test, leaving a dummy unrestrained.
• NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urged 1,115 Fronx owners not to carry rear passengers due to serious injury/death risk.
• Suzuki New Zealand issued a manufacturer’s recall dated 23 December 2025 and advised owners to immediately cease using rear seats.
• ANCAP confirmed the rare and serious seatbelt failure, recommending no rear passengers until rectifications are completed.

Why It Matters: Suzuki halts Fronx sales in NZ due to a critical rear seatbelt failure and a one-star ANCAP safety rating.