Recalls for your 2018 Karma Revero

Recalls for 2018 Karma Revero

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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2018-02-20
Description
Karma automotive llc (karma) is recalling certain 2018 revero vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may partially detach from the inflator during air bag deployment, affecting the performance of the air bags.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.

Consequence
If the air bag are not fully connected to the inflator, the air bags may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will install new side curtain/head protection air bags that have an additional clamp on the air bag to secure it to the inflator, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin april 17, 2018.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-18-84-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2018-02-20
Description
Karma automotive llc (karma) is recalling certain 2018 revero vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may partially detach from the inflator during air bag deployment, affecting the performance of the air bags.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.

Consequence
If the air bag are not fully connected to the inflator, the air bags may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will install new side curtain/head protection air bags that have an additional clamp on the air bag to secure it to the inflator, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin april 17, 2018.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-18-84-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 2019-06-03
Description
Karma automotive (karma) is recalling certain 2018 karma revero vehicles.  The upper intrusion bar within the front left door may be split.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 214, side impact protection.

Consequence
The split metal may compromise the vehicle's strength reducing the side-impact protection and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all of the front doors and replace them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began july 1, 2019.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-19-70-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2019-04-12
Description
Karma automotive (karma) is recalling certain 2018 karma revero vehicles.  In the event of a roll over crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may not deploy as intended due to a rollover sensor system that is not enabled.  The system also lacks an instrument cluster warning light and a description of the system in the owner's manual.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.

Consequence
If the side air bags do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it can increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing airbag control unit (acu) with a rollover enabled acu and the owners manual will be updated with the description of the system, free of charge.  The recall began july 1, 2019.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-19-84-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2019-04-12
Description
Karma automotive (karma) is recalling certain 2018 karma revero vehicles.  In the event of a roll over crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may not deploy as intended due to a rollover sensor system that is not enabled.  The system also lacks an instrument cluster warning light and a description of the system in the owner's manual.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.

Consequence
If the side air bags do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it can increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing airbag control unit (acu) with a rollover enabled acu and the owners manual will be updated with the description of the system, free of charge.  The recall began july 1, 2019.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-19-84-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN


Posted on: 2019-04-12
Description
Karma automotive (karma) is recalling certain 2018 karma revero vehicles.  In the event of a roll over crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may not deploy as intended due to a rollover sensor system that is not enabled.  The system also lacks an instrument cluster warning light and a description of the system in the owner's manual.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.

Consequence
If the side air bags do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it can increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing airbag control unit (acu) with a rollover enabled acu and the owners manual will be updated with the description of the system, free of charge.  The recall began july 1, 2019.  Owners may contact karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.  Karma's number for this recall is rc-19-84-01.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.