Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FISKER
Model Of Vehicle
KARMA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V598000
Component Description
Electrical System:Propulsion System:TrAction Battery
Effect Of Defect
If Coolant Enters The Battery Compartment, An Electrical Short Could Occur Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110701
End Of Manufacture
20111103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
239
Date Owners Notified
20120105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fisker Automotive Incorporated
Date Report Received
20111227
Make Campaign Number
51611001