Coolant leak/possible fire
Defect Summary
Fisker is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from september 22, 2011, through january 20, 2012. 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. this recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v-598.
Safety Consequence
If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
All known owners will be notified and instructed not to charge or drive the vehicle. owners will be advised to contact an authorized fisker dealer who will arrange transporting the vehicle directly to their repair facility. the repair facility will replace the high-voltage battery with a new part, free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 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 12V241000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V241000?
NHTSA recall 12V241000 was issued by Karma Automotive Llc on May 30, 2012. It addresses: Coolant leak/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 19 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 12V241000 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.