Recall 12V241000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Defect in 2012-2012 FISKER KARMA
RECALL This recall affects up to 19 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V241000 |
| Manufacturer | Karma Automotive LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 19 |
| 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2012. 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. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL 11V-598.
Safety Consequence
IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
ALL KNOWN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO CHARGE OR DRIVE THE VEHICLE. OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED FISKER DEALER WHO WILL ARRANGE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THEIR REPAIR FACILITY. THE REPAIR FACILITY WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 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 | |
| 11V598000 | 2012 FISKER KARMA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 239 |