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2012 Fisker Karma recall: traction battery

Karma Automotive LLC reported this safety recall on May 30, 2012. It covers about 19 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19
reported
May 30, 2012
owners notified
May 30, 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 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.
Risk
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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 number 12V241000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 Fisker Karma

Questions about recall 12V241000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Fisker Karma traction battery?

Yes. Recall 12V241000, reported on May 30, 2012, covers about 19 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V241000?

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.

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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