Coolant leak/possible fire
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 11V598000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V598000?
NHTSA recall 11V598000 was issued by Karma Automotive Llc on December 27, 2011. It addresses: Coolant leak/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 239 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Karma Automotive Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V598000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51611001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.