2012 FISKER KARMA Recalls (4)

Campaign:
11V598000 on 12/27/2011
Component:
Electrical system: battery: propulsion system
Manufactured:
06/30/2011 - 11/02/2011
Affected:
239
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12V241000 on 05/29/2012
Component:
Electrical system: battery: propulsion system
Affected:
19
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12V413000 on 08/21/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Affected:
1,377
Defect:
Fisker automotive (fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2011, through july 9, 2012. a manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short.
Consequence:
A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will remove the two potentially affected low temperature cooling fans and replace them with one improved low temperature cooling fan, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 24, 2012. owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday.
Notes:
Fisker's recall campaign number is 520120016.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 www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V004000 on 01/08/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
06/09/2011 - 07/03/2012
Affected:
811
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 FISKER KARMA TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
SB-39011016-02
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: information pertaining to instructions of updating the ecu software without replacing the ecu, with new navigation boot support patch. individual bulletins have field fix procedures for flash calibration updates for specific mode
Bulletin:
SB-278120013
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Fisker: instructions provided for replacing entire exterior side mirror assembly components after rebuilding a different mirror. *pe
Bulletin:
FC-390120002-02
Component:
111100 electrical system:battery:cables
Summary:
Fisker: upon inspection, hv dc generator power cable connector may have been installed incorrectly or damaged. *pe
Bulletin:
FSC-290120011.01
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Fisker: information provided regarding updating, without replacing, ecu software flash reprogramming. *pe
Bulletin:
FAC-316120002
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Fisker: front inverter has incorrect ground locations and paint on mating surface of bulkhead causes insufficient ground connections. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-290120001
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Fisker: after every tire rotation, vcm (vehicle control module) replacement, or sensor replacement, a procedure, tpms (tire pressure monitor system) learn function, must be performed. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-390120010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fisker: due to insulation properties of installed hardware, information is provided to address 14 ground points in 12 volt system with high electrical resistance. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-39011018.01
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Fisker: information regarding the damaged wires, underneath the grommet of vehicle control module (vcm) low voltage wire harness, needs to be inspected and repaired. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-299120007.01
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the flash reprogramming allows software for ecu to be updated. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-390110019.03
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Fisker: test procedure for 12 volt battery already installed and replace, if necessary, without requiring direct access to 12 volt battery. *pe
Bulletin:
FC-390120003.01
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the ecu software is allowed, by the flash reprogramming, to be updated. *pe updated 5/14/2012. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-390110020.05
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the software is allowed, by flash reprogramming, to be updated to baseline 612. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-390120008.01
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: software update without replacing ecu. *pe
Bulletin:
FB-A-123
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Fisker: information regarding improved enhancement to high voltage battery, due to underperformance and decreased durability caused by a latent defect in the prismatic cells. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe
Bulletin:
FF-011
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fisker: information is being provided regarding charging procedure for vehicle. *pe
Bulletin:
FF-010
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Fisker: explanation provided regarding the 3 different driving modes of vehicle. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-390110015.01
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: baseline 611 software is being updated in some vehicles. the ecu is not being replaced. *pe
Bulletin:
FF-012
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Fisker: explanation regarding command center tips for the touch panel on computer screen on vehicle. *pe
Bulletin:
ST-194120023
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: information for correctly formatting, downloading, and loading software and files on usb flash drive is being provided as a service tip. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-254120032
Component:
191000 tires:tread/belt
Summary:
Fisker: information provided on standard goodyear tires fitted to karma, with wear indicator bars, still have usable tread rubber on shoulder ribs, though appearing worn. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-290120033
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fisker: battery charger control module loses communication due to a potential false setting. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-230120052
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Fisker: after an extended drive, with heater on, in stealth mode, a flashing or solid check engine light (cel) illuminates, with rough idle, when engine/generator is turned on. models 2012-2013 karma. *pe
Bulletin:
FC-370120038
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Fisker: on the end of release cable is original door pull ring which can slip off ball. a door pull rings, that fully capture and engage cable release ball, was redesign and replaces pull ring on the four doors and cable release for the tr

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