Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FISKER
Model Of Vehicle
KARMA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V241000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
20120530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fisker Automotive Incorporated
Date Report Received
20120530
Make Campaign Number
51611001