NHTSA Recall 11V598000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Karma Automotive LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 239 vehicles. It affects 2012 Fisker Karma.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V598000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51611001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | December 27, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
Notes
Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V598000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fisker Karma | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.