Defect Description For Recall
Karma Automotive (Karma) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Karma Revero Vehicles. In The Event Of A Roll Over Crash, The Side Curtain/Head ProteCTIon Air BAGS May Not Deploy As Intended Due To A Rollover Sensor System That Is Not Enabled. The System Also Lacks An Instrument Cluster Warning Light And A Description Of The System In The Owner’S Manual. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 226, “EjeCTIon Mitigation.”
Make Of Vehicle
KARMA
Model Of Vehicle
REVERO
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V296000
Component Description
Air BAGS: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Effect Of Defect
If The Side Air BAGS Do Not Deploy As Intended In A Roll Over Crash, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Karma Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Existing Airbag Control Unit (Acu) With A Rollover Enabled Acu And The Owners Manual Will Be Updated With The Description Of The System, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 1, 2019. Owners May Contact Karma Customer Service At 1-855-288-6109. Karma’S Number For This Recall Is Rc-19-84-01.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Karma Automotive Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170901
End Of Manufacture
20181231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
231
Date Owners Notified
20190701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Karma Automotive Llc
Date Report Received
20190411
Make Campaign Number
RC-19-84-01
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
226