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2012 Fisker Karma recall: inflator module

Karma Automotive LLC reported this safety recall on March 6, 2019. It covers about 472 vehicles.

vehicles affected
472
reported
Mar 6, 2019
owners notified
Mar 25, 2019

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Karma has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1‑855‑288‑6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.

Recall number 19V181000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V181000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Fisker Karma inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V181000, reported on March 6, 2019, covers about 472 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V181000?

Karma has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1‑855‑288‑6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.

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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