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Recall 12V-241

Karma Automotive LLC recalled the 2012 Fisker Karma: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-241
Reported
May 30, 2012
Vehicles affected
19 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.

The fix

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-[removed], option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday.

Notes from the manufacturer

Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles