Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V413000 Reported August 22, 2012

Low temperature cooling fan

Karma Automotive Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,377 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V413000
Manufacturer Campaign
520120016
Manufacturer
Karma Automotive Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,377
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2012

Defect Summary

Fisker automotive (fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2011, through july 9, 2012. a manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short.

Safety Consequence

A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will remove the two potentially affected low temperature cooling fans and replace them with one improved low temperature cooling fan, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 24, 2012. owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Karma Automotive Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V413000 or campaign 520120016.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V413000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V413000?

NHTSA recall 12V413000 was issued by Karma Automotive Llc on August 22, 2012. It addresses: Low temperature cooling fan. The recall affects approximately 1,377 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Karma Automotive Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V413000 or the manufacturer campaign number 520120016. 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.