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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V598📅 Dec 28, 2011

2012 Fisker Karma recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V598000
Manufacturer recall #
51611001
Manufacturer
Karma Automotive LLC
Vehicles affected
239
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-855-575-7577
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 5, 2012
Built
Jul 1, 2011 – Nov 3, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V598 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V598?

2012 Fisker Karma. 239 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fisker dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-575-7577.