NHTSA ID Number: 10044095
Manufacturer Communication Number: FAC-316120002
TSB/Document Date: 2012-05-10
Summary
FISKER
: FRONT INVERTER HAS INCORRECT GROUND LOCATIONS AND PAINT ON MATING SURFACE OF BULKHEAD CAUSES INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTIONS. *PE
SB-10044095-7107
CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
PRIORITY:
Vehicles in Operation
APPLICABILITY:
2012 Karma
MARKET REGION:
U.S., Europe
PURPOSE:
All Fisker Karma vehicles produced prior to VIN# YH4K14AA9CA001222 were assembled with incorrect
ground locations for the Front Inverter and paint on the mating surface of the bulkhead is causing
insufficient ground connections. This Campaign will be used as a reference guide for technicians to
perform necessary repairs to properly disconnect these ground wires, swap mounting locations, and
remove paint from ground wire mating surfaces on bulkhead.
PROCESS OVERVIEW:
Front Inverter Ground Wire Correction
1. Disconnect Negative Battery Harness
2. Correct Inverter Ground Wiring Locations and Connections
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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Printed: January 11, 2012
CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
VIN: All vehicles produced prior to VIN# YH4K14AA9CA001222
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
Front Inverter Ground Wire Correction and Connections
Disconnect Negative Battery Harness
1a. Open hood.
NOTE: Be sure the Start/Stop Button (SSB) is in the OFF position before going to next step.
1b. Release clip and disconnect 12 volt negative battery harness connector C104.
12 volt battery negative connector C104
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
Correct Inverter Ground Wiring Locations
2a. Harness ground wire GD3705-2 is installed in the wrong location. Unbolt harness ground
GD3705-2 (Step #2a in photo below) from the bulkhead.
2b. Ground wire GD109 is installed in the wrong location. Remove the nut from the upper righthand stud of Front Inverter, remove the GD109 ground wire from stud (Step #2b in photo below),
and save the nut for reuse.
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2c. Enlarge the eyelet hole on ground wire GD3705-2 from 6 mm to 8 mm using a suitable reamer
tool or a 5/16-inch drill bit.
NOTE: If the ground eyelet is damaged during the rework, replace with a suitable 8 mm electrical eyelet.
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2d. De-burr and remove paint from bulkhead surface where eyelet for GD109 will attach in order to
promote a good ground (image below shows conditions before cleaning and de-burring).
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2e. Attach ground eyelet GD109 to bulkhead (as shown below). Torque the bolt to 8 Nm (Do Not
Over-tighten).
2f. Attach the modified eyelet with enlarged hole (Ground GD3705-2) to the Front Inverter case
stud (as shown below) and torque the nut to 15 Nm.
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2g. Unbolt inverter ground eyelet GD107 (referenced in photo below) from bulkhead. De-burr and
remove paint from mating surface between the ground eyelet and bulkhead.
2h. Attach ground eyelet GD107 to bulkhead (as shown below). Torque the bolt to 8 Nm (Do Not
Over-tighten).
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2i. Reconnect 12 volt negative battery harness connector C104.
2j. To confirm good grounding has been achieved, check for unwanted voltage drop between
ground GD109 and GD3705-2 (see arrows in photo below) after assembly. If voltage drop is
present, confirm eyelets are touching bare aluminum surface on bulkhead, reinstall, and retest.
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
2k. Paint a white dot on ear of Front Inverter case (as shown in photo below) after ground wire
placement and ground connections have been fixed.
2l. Verify operation of all vehicle functions.
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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Printed: January 11, 2012
CAMPAIGN
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
NUMBER: 316120002.01
MODEL: Karma
DATE: January 11, 2012
MODEL YEAR: 2012
TITLE: Front Inverter Grounds
PARTS REQUIRED:
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
N/A
SHOP SUPPLIES:
DESCRIPTION
N/A
SPECIAL TOOLS:
DESCRIPTION
N/A
LABOR CODES:
CODE
DESCRIPTION
16-40-01-07
Campaign 316120002 / Repair
TIME
DEFECT CODE
0.5
16-40-01-98
SUBLET:
CODE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
N/A
CAUSAL PART:
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
C131110502002
WARRANTY DISPOSITION:
Vehicles with a valid warranty
CONTACT:
Fisker Automotive
5515 E. La Palma
Anaheim CA 92807
Tel: +1 949 - 433 -1368 Fax: +1 714 888 4256
Website: www.fiskerautomotive.com
Fisker Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure
described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Fisker Retailer or other qualified shop. See your Fisker Retailer for advice on
whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the Fisker Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Fisker Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Fisker Retailer that the bulletin you intend to use contains the
latest available information.
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