Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V488000 Reported July 23, 2018

Incorrect driver side exterior rearview mirror

Karma Automotive Llc · Visibility · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V488000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC-18-78-01
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
50
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2018
Completion Rate
94.00

Defect Summary

Karma automotive llc (karma) is recalling certain 2018 karma revero vehicles. the driver's side exterior rearview mirrors may be made with convex, not flat glass. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."

Safety Consequence

When using the incorrect rearview mirrors, the driver may fail to realize how close a vehicle or object actually is, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Karma has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side exterior rearview mirror, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 1, 2018. owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. karma's number for this recall is rc-18-78-01.

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 18V488000 or campaign RC-18-78-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V488000

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

What is recall 18V488000?

NHTSA recall 18V488000 was issued by Karma Automotive Llc on July 23, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect driver side exterior rearview mirror. The recall affects approximately 50 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Karma Automotive Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC-18-78-01. 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.