Karma Automotive Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V241000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V241000 by Karma Automotive Llc. Includes 19 affected units, COOLANT LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V241000
Manufacturer: Karma Automotive Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-05-30T00:00:00
Subject: Coolant leak/possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10/01/5161
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V241000
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