VIN Decoder Results

YH4K14AA3CA000777

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FISKER

Vehicle Model

Karma

Vehicle Series

ECO Sport

Vehicle Trim

Volume Build

Additional Information

Error Code

Error Text

1 - Check Digit (9th position) does not calculate properly

Vehicle Descriptor

YH4K14AA*CA

Manufacturer Name

FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Model Year

2012

Plant City

UUSIKAUPUNKI

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

FINLAND

Plant State

VARSINAIS-SUOMI

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

2.0L TC/Hybrid

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Fuel Type - Secondary

Gasoline

Electrification Level

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

YH4 World Manufacturer Identifier

K14AA Vehicle Descriptor Section

3 Check Digit

CA000777 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

20 MPG

Highway

21 MPG

Combined

20 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,450

CO2 Emissions

169.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium Gas or Electricity

Safety Recalls (5 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2012 FISKER Karma

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2011. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COUL...

Consequence: IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: FISKER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FISKER CONSUMER

Campaign: 11V598000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

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.

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

Remedy: 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

Campaign: 12V413000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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 COVE...

Consequence: IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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 T

Campaign: 12V241000

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Owner Complaints (6)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"There are 8 vehicle recalls for this car but I dont see where they have been fixed. The company is bankrupt now and the current Fisker company will not fix. NHTSA Campaign #: 12V413000 12V241000 11V598000 17V004000 19V181000 12V413000 12V241000 11V..."

ODI #11556005

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"THE HIGH VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY IS FAULTY AND BURNS OUT OR SHORTS OUT THE BATTERY MODULES."

ODI #11173062

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