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Vehicle recall 11V598000 · December 27, 2011

2012 Fisker Karma

Within the high-voltage battery, certain hose clamps may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V598000
Reported to NHTSA
December 27, 2011
Filed by
Karma Automotive LLC
Manufacturer campaign
51611001
Owner notification
January 5, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
239
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Recall 11V598000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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