Defect Description For Recall
Karma Automotive Llc (Karma) Is Recalling Certain 2012 Fisker Karma Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In The States Of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina And Texas. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Inflators May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
FISKER
Model Of Vehicle
KARMA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V004000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Karma Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Inflators, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 8, 2017. Karma Automotive Client Services Team Can Be Reached At Clientservices@Karmaautomotive.Com Or By Calling 1-855-288-6109. Karma’S Number For This Recall Is 5.84.17.001.01.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Karma Automotive Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110610
End Of Manufacture
20120704
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
811
Date Owners Notified
20170908
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Karma Automotive Llc
Date Report Received
20170106
Make Campaign Number
5.84.17.001.01