India, Dec. 24 -- Suzuki New Zealand has halted sales of the Fronx in the market because of its poor performance in ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) crash tests. Owners have been cautioned against transporting passengers in the rear seats following a failure of the seatbelt mechanism during a recent crash test. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has additionally released a notice to the owners of 1,115 Fronx vehicles registered in the nation, alerting them to the significant safety concern associated with the vehicle.

Suzuki New Zealand has now issued a manufacturer's recall for the Fronx. The statement says, "The functionality of the rear seat belt retractor mechanism may not perform as designed and as a potential...