Fisker Karma Recalled to Fix Fire Concerns
Uh oh. If this doesn’t cause Fisker Karma owners to be up in arms over their expensive purchase, we might be convinced that they’re the most patient, forgiving people on this planet.
Fisker Automotive Inc. has recalled every Karma sedan that’s on the road right now in order to fix a flawed cooling fan that was linked to a recent fire. And considering that it’s a $103,000 vehicle, this can’t possibly be going well with the limited number of owners Fisker has. According to the electric automaker, a fault in the fan in the car’s front left corner can overheat and cause a slow-burning fire – that’s exactly what happened to the vehicle in Woodside, California.
Even though it’s only about 2,400 cars being recalled, it’s the fact that Fisker has had its fair share of the spotlight over fire issues and concerns, and this time every vehicle is being recalled (again) to be repaired. Henrik Fisker, Fisker’s executive chairman, co-founder, and designer, said in a statement that the issue resulted from a “single, faulty component” and that the batteries, motor, and other electric components are safe.
Not that it’s reassuring, because at the end of the day, Karma owners can still have a burnt down vehicle in their driveways.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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