NHTSA recall 11V598000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Fisker Karma
The defect
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.
The risk
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
The 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.