Recall 12V413000: 2012 Fisker Karma
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,377
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Fisker Automotive (Fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 Fisker Karma passenger cars manufactured from June 15, 2011, through July 9, 2012. A manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short.
The risk
A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
The fix
Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will remove the two potentially affected low temperature cooling fans and replace them with one improved low temperature cooling fan, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) Monday through Friday.
Notes
Fisker's recall campaign number is 520120016.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V413000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 520120016
- Manufacturer
- Karma Automotive LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 24, 2012
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology