Karma Automotive Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V004000 by Karma Automotive Llc. Affecting 2012 fisker karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina and texas Includes 811 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012 fisker karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina and texas

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V004000
Manufacturer: Karma Automotive Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-01-06T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 811

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 5.84.17.001.01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.42

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NHTSA ID: 17V004000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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