Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Defect Summary
Karma automotive (karma) is recalling certain 2012 fisker karma vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, arizona, arkansas, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. these vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Karma has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began march 25, 2019. owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.
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FAQ: Recall 19V181000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V181000?
NHTSA recall 19V181000 was issued by Karma Automotive Llc on March 6, 2019. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 472 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Karma Automotive Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V181000 or the manufacturer campaign number 5.84.17.001.01. 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.