NHTSA recall 12V241000

Electrical System · Fisker Group Inc

May 30, 2012report date

19units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.

The fix: 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,…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2012 Fisker Karma

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Fisker Karma.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V241000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.