NHTSA Recall 12V413000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Karma Automotive LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,377 vehicles. It affects 2012 Fisker Karma.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V413000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 520120016 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | August 22, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V413000
| 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.