Fisker, an electric vehicle manufacturer, declared on Friday that it was recalling more than 12,000 Ocean vehicles because of a potential issue where the outside door handles could become jammed and not open. The business sent out a letter to its dealers in North America, Europe, and Canada, ordering them to stop selling the SUVs that were in stock and inspect them for any issues.
According to Fisker, a total of 12,523 Ocean SUVs—8,204 in the US, 513 in Canada, and 3,806 in Europe—are included in the recall. On social media, customers have voiced worries about difficulties opening the door and the key fob not always unlocking the car.
There are four ongoing investigations being carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States into various issues related to the Ocean SUV for Customer Safety. Additionally, Fisker intends to use a specialised force-checking tool supplied by the external door handle supplier to perform a thorough assessment of each vehicle’s four side door handles.
If the tool finds any side door handles to be broken, the company intends to replace it. By ensuring that all door handles adhere to Customer Safety and operational standards, this strategy seeks to enhance the dependability and efficiency of the car’s entry system.
These recall notices are currently available on the websites of the NHTSA and Transport Canada. Fisker wants to complete the assessments and door handle repairs as soon as possible. On June 17, 2024, the firm alerted its dealer partners of these recalls. By August 30, 2024, the company intends to notify owners.
In an attempt to boost output and deliver its Ocean SUVs, Fisker significantly depleted its funds earlier last month, prompting the company to file for bankruptcy. Shortly after, the business announced a recall for more than 18,000 cars in North America and Europe because of software problems and noncompliance with safety regulations.
Renowned auto designer Henrik Fisker founded the start-up, which is the second automaker he has guided into bankruptcy. The first, Fisker Automotive, filed in 2013 after experiencing problems with a battery failure in its plug-in hybrid electric car, Karma, which resulted in an expensive recall.
