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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V004000

2012 Fisker Karma — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published January 9, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 6, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V004000, published January 9, 2017 and initiated January 6, 2017. Recalling firm: Karma Automotive LLC; 2012 Fisker Karma — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FISKER
Model
KARMA
Manufacturer
Karma Automotive LLC
Lot
2012 FISKER KARMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Fisker Karma — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V004000 on January 9, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FISKER. Model: KARMA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)