2012 Fisker Karma recall: traction battery
Karma Automotive LLC reported this safety recall on December 27, 2011. It covers about 239 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 239
- reported
- Dec 27, 2011
- owners notified
- Jan 5, 2012
- related complaints
- 4
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V598000
Affected vehicles
- Fisker Karma 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 11V598000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Fisker Karma traction battery?
Yes. Recall 11V598000, reported on December 27, 2011, covers about 239 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V598000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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