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2012 Fisker Karma Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
03/08/13 NHTSA ID: 10051501
TSB ID: SB-230120052

Fisker: after an extended drive, with heater on, in stealth mode, a flashing or solid check engine light (cel) illuminates, with rough idle, when engine/generator is turned on. models 2012-2013 karma.
07/02/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044423
TSB ID: SB-290120033

Fisker: battery charger control module loses communication due to a potential false setting.
07/02/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044421
TSB ID: ST-194120023

Fisker: information for correctly formatting, downloading, and loading software and files on usb flash drive is being provided as a service tip.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044133
TSB ID: SC-390120008.01

Fisker: software update without replacing ecu.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044134
TSB ID: FB-A-123

Fisker: information regarding improved enhancement to high voltage battery, due to underperformance and decreased durability caused by a latent defect in the prismatic cells. updated 5/15/12.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044135
TSB ID: FF-011

Fisker: information is being provided regarding charging procedure for vehicle.
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05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044137
TSB ID: SB-390110015.01

Fisker: baseline 611 software is being updated in some vehicles. the ecu is not being replaced.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044138
TSB ID: FF-012

Fisker: explanation regarding command center tips for the touch panel on computer screen on vehicle.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044123
TSB ID: FC-390120003.01

Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the ecu software is allowed, by the flash reprogramming, to be updated. updated 5/14/2012.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044122
TSB ID: SC-390110019.03

Fisker: test procedure for 12 volt battery already installed and replace, if necessary, without requiring direct access to 12 volt battery.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044131
TSB ID: SB-390110020.05

Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the software is allowed, by flash reprogramming, to be updated to baseline 612.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044121
TSB ID: SB-299120007.01

Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the flash reprogramming allows software for ecu to be updated.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044111
TSB ID: SC-390120010

Fisker: due to insulation properties of installed hardware, information is provided to address 14 ground points in 12 volt system with high electrical resistance.
05/14/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044120
TSB ID: SC-39011018.01

Fisker: information regarding the damaged wires, underneath the grommet of vehicle control module (vcm) low voltage wire harness, needs to be inspected and repaired.
05/09/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044095
TSB ID: FAC-316120002

Fisker: front inverter has incorrect ground locations and paint on mating surface of bulkhead causes insufficient ground connections.
04/17/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043645
TSB ID: FSC-290120011.01

Fisker: information provided regarding updating, without replacing, ecu software flash reprogramming.
04/16/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043626
TSB ID: FC-390120002-02

Fisker: upon inspection, hv dc generator power cable connector may have been installed incorrectly or damaged.
01/17/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042834
TSB ID: SB-39011016-02

Fisker: information pertaining to instructions of updating the ecu software without replacing the ecu, with new navigation boot support patch. individual bulletins have field fix procedures for flash calibration updates for specific mode
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03/21/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10051599
TSB ID: FC-370120038

Fisker: on the end of release cable is original door pull ring which can slip off ball. a door pull rings, that fully capture and engage cable release ball, was redesign and replaces pull ring on the four doors and cable release for the tr
07/02/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044422
TSB ID: SB-254120032

Fisker: information provided on standard goodyear tires fitted to karma, with wear indicator bars, still have usable tread rubber on shoulder ribs, though appearing worn.
05/14/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044110
TSB ID: SB-290120001

Fisker: after every tire rotation, vcm (vehicle control module) replacement, or sensor replacement, a procedure, tpms (tire pressure monitor system) learn function, must be performed.
05/14/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044136
TSB ID: FF-010

Fisker: explanation provided regarding the 3 different driving modes of vehicle.
04/13/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10043606
TSB ID: SB-278120013

Fisker: instructions provided for replacing entire exterior side mirror assembly components after rebuilding a different mirror.

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Fisker Karma TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.