Recall 11V598000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Defect in 2012-2012 FISKER KARMA
RECALL This recall affects up to 239 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V598000 |
| Manufacturer | Karma Automotive LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 239 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2011. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES.
Safety Consequence
IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
FISKER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FISKER CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 1-855-575-7577, OPTION 2, 6AM - 7PM (PST) MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V623000 | 2024 FISKER OCEAN | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING | 7,745 | |
| 24V466000 | 2023 FISKER OCEAN | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR | 8,204 | |
| 24V499000 | 2024 FISKER OCEAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) | 7,545 | |
| 24V404000 | 2023 FISKER OCEAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE | 6,864 | |
| 24V405000 | 2023 FISKER OCEAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 6,864 | |
| 24V865000 | 2023 FISKER OCEAN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD:SOFTWARE | 7,745 | |
| 19V181000 | 2012 FISKER KARMA | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 472 | |
| 17V004000 | 2012 FISKER KARMA | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 811 | |
| 12V413000 | 2012 FISKER KARMA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1,377 | |
| 12V241000 | 2012 FISKER KARMA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 19 |