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 2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport

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MSRP: $110,000
Invoice: $0

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: MOTOR /Hyb
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sedan,SDN
Drive Type: RWD
New model status: Carryover

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  • General
  • MSRP: $110,000
  • Invoice Price: $0
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 50
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 50
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
  • Rust (Month): 72
  • Rust (Mileage):  

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty for 50-Months, 50,000-Miles
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: MOTOR
  • Turbo: N
  • Battery Output: 336
  • Fuel Type: Hyb

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 66.6
  • Track Rear: 67.0
  • Ground Clearance (in): 5.6
  • Overall Length (in): 196.8
  • Overall Width (in): 78.1
  • Overall Height (in): 52.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 124.4
  • Curb weight (lbs): 5300
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 4
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 4
  • Headroom front (in): 38.3
  • Headroom rear (in): 35.7
  • Leg room front (in): 42.6
  • Leg room rear (in): 31.4

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: N/A
  • Metallic Paint: N/A
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Not listed
  • Rear Spoiler: N/A
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off
    • Automatic High/Low Beam Control Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
    • Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding, Chrome Exterior Door Handles and Chrome Side Windows
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Headlight Washers
    • Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Not listed
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Interior Air Filter
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
    • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Not listed
  • CD Player: Not listed
  • DVD Player: Not listed
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Standard
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: Not listed
  • Subwoofer: Standard
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • In-Glass Radio Antenna
    • Memory Device Reader
    • Navigation Aid With Voice Activation
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Not listed
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Not listed
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: Not listed
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Not listed
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Standard
  • Tachometer: Not listed
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Analog Clock
    • Automatic/Delayed Locking and Automatic Headlights
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator For Oil Level
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
    • Voice Activated Controls For Navigation System and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
    • Warning Lights Include Door Ajar, Electrical System, Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition, Oil Low and Oil Pressure
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Standard
  • Cornering Lights: Not listed
  • Daytime Running Lights: Standard
  • Fog Lights: Not listed
  • Halogen Headlights: Not listed
  • Headlight Washers: Standard
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: N/A
  • Removable/Convertible Top: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Solar Panel
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: Not listed
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Not listed
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: Not listed
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: Not listed
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: Not listed
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels Front 22-in. X 8.5-in. and Rear 22-in. X 9.5-in.
    • Front P255/35WR22 BSW Performance and Rear P285/35WR22 BSW Performance Tires
    • Spare Tire Credit/Delete
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: Standard
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: Not listed
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Standard
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: N/A
  • Rear Wiper: Not listed
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Electrochromic Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
    • Front and Rear Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
    • Front Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Front Vanity Mirror
    • Privacy Glass/Deep Tinted Glass
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front and Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Dual Knee Airbags
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear Doors
  • Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate
  • Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote With Automatic Locking
  • Power Trunk Lock/Unlock Via Multi-Function Remote and Interior Switch
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Automatic Release Parking Brake
  • Brake Assistance
  • Front Power 370-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 365-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
  • Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential
  • Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
  • Vehicle Stability Control System

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    Crash Test Data for 2012 Fisker Hybrid

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    Service Bulletins for 2012 Fisker Hybrid

    2012 FISKER KARMA
    Bulletin Number: FAC-316120002
    FISKER: FRONT INVERTER HAS INCORRECT GROUND LOCATIONS AND PAINT ON MATING SURFACE OF BULKHEAD CAUSES INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTIONS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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
    Bulletin Number: FC-390120002-02
    FISKER: UPON INSPECTION, HV DC GENERATOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: FC-390120003.01
    FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE ECU SOFTWARE IS ALLOWED, BY THE FLASH REPROGRAMMING, TO BE UPDATED. *PE UPDATED 5/14/2012. *PE
    Bulletin Number: FF-010
    FISKER: EXPLANATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE 3 DIFFERENT DRIVING MODES OF VEHICLE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: FF-011
    FISKER: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING CHARGING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: FF-012
    FISKER: EXPLANATION REGARDING COMMAND CENTER TIPS FOR THE TOUCH PANEL ON COMPUTER SCREEN ON VEHICLE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: FSC-290120011.01
    FISKER: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING UPDATING, WITHOUT REPLACING, ECU SOFTWARE FLASH REPROGRAMMING. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-278120013
    FISKER: INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED FOR REPLACING ENTIRE EXTERIOR SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AFTER REBUILDING A DIFFERENT MIRROR. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-290120033
    FISKER: BATTERY CHARGER CONTROL MODULE LOSES COMMUNICATION DUE TO A POTENTIAL FALSE SETTING. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-299120007.01
    FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS SOFTWARE FOR ECU TO BE UPDATED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-390110015.01
    FISKER: BASELINE 611 SOFTWARE IS BEING UPDATED IN SOME VEHICLES. THE ECU IS NOT BEING REPLACED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-390110020.05
    FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE SOFTWARE IS ALLOWED, BY FLASH REPROGRAMMING, TO BE UPDATED TO BASELINE 612. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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
    Bulletin Number: SC-390110019.03
    FISKER: TEST PROCEDURE FOR 12 VOLT BATTERY ALREADY INSTALLED AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT REQUIRING DIRECT ACCESS TO 12 VOLT BATTERY. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SC-390120008.01
    FISKER: SOFTWARE UPDATE WITHOUT REPLACING ECU. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: ST-194120023
    FISKER: INFORMATION FOR CORRECTLY FORMATTING, DOWNLOADING, AND LOADING SOFTWARE AND FILES ON USB FLASH DRIVE IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TIP. *PE

     

    Recalls for 2012 Fisker Hybrid

    2012 FISKER KARMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:07/01/2011 - 11/03/2011
    Potential Units Affected:239

    Defect Description:

    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 COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES.

    Consequence:

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

    Action:

    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 AFFAIRS AT 1-855-575-7577, OPTION 2, 6AM - 7PM (PST) MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
    2012 FISKER KARMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:19

    Defect Description:

    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 COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL 11V-598.

    Consequence:

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

    Action:

    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 TO THEIR REPAIR FACILITY. THE REPAIR FACILITY WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FISKER CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 1-855-575-7577, OPTION 2, 6AM - 7PM (PST) MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
    2012 FISKER KARMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
    Manufacturer:FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:1377

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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 recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) Monday through Friday.
    2012 FISKER KARMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
    Manufacturer:Karma Automotive LLC
    Manufacture Dates:06/10/2011 - 07/04/2012
    Potential Units Affected:811

    Defect Description:

    Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Action:

    Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Karma Automotive Client Services Team can be reached at clientservices@karmaautomotive.com or by calling 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.
    2012 FISKER KARMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
    Manufacturer:Karma Automotive LLC
    Manufacture Dates:02/08/2011 - 02/15/2012
    Potential Units Affected:472

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Consequence:

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    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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