Fisker Karma recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

January 6, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Karma Automotive LLC recalls 2012 Fisker Karma

Recall number

17V004000

Brand / firm

Fisker

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 811 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Karma Automotive Client Services Team can be reached at clientservices@karmaautomotive.com or by calling 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.