NHTSA ID Number: 10153875
Manufacturer Communication Number: SC-17-01-05
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-25
Summary
Update to the parts decoder bulletin to introduce the caliper colors available
Service Communication
SC-17-01-05
Karma
Part Numbering Decoders
Date: August 2017
Revised: December 2018
Priority: All Karmas in operation
Applicability: All variants
Market Regions: All
Purpose: This is a general information bulletin, to decode the meaning behind the part numbering scheme and
color codes.
Business
Division
Module Design Group
Index Level
C131150020101
Part Number:
Classification (3)
Platform (1)
Style (1)
Part Serial
Indicates: Neutral or
Left Hand Part (odd number) Right
Hand Part (even number)
The numbering graphic above is broken down the digit locations are described as such:
Business Division - indicates what branch of Karma Automotive LLC that has originated this part. Either “B1”
(Custom) or “C1” (Automotive)
Part Number - Classification, Platform, Style - describes what this part number refers to as in the table below.
Design Group - designates which engineering module group has ownership of the part, from design to final
build, and sourcing.
Part Serial - indicates either a neutral, Left Hand (odd number) or Right Hand (even) part. An odd serial number
can be either a neutral or LH part.
Index level - Indicates when there is a form (shape and color), fit, or function change to the part used in production.
Typically this will not affect the part for the owner experience unless it is designated as such, and previous index
will be scrapped from production and possibly service centers as well.
Color Code or CC - This can be added to parts as a suffix to indicate color code, exterior parts have various
codes, and interior parts have a mix of different two letter combinations to indicate color.
For exterior body paint and related information see: SC-17-01-12 Exterior colors and Paint”.
Any questions can be sent by email to [email protected]
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Karma Part Numbering Decoders
Date: August 2017
Revised: December 2018
The tables below correspond the the part number scheme to provide more detail.
Business
Division
Module Design Group
Index Level
C131150020101 CC
Part Number:
Classification (3)
Platform (1)
Style (1)
Module
Design
Group
Name
1
Powertrain
2
Chassis
3
Thermal
4
Interior
5
Body Structures
6
Body Closures
7
Body Exterior
8
Info and Controls
9
Electrical
Color Code:
the “CC” is replaced with a
corresponding two letter color from a
table for interior or exterior colors
Part Serial
Automotive Classification
Description
1 - Styling Surface
Defined by craftsmanship
2 - Aftermarket Accessory
Not used in production, only ordered by dealer or
customer
3 - Production Part
Parts used on vehicle, with information
proprietary to Karma
4 - Standard Part
No proprietary information (Fasteners,
standard fluids, etc.)
5 - Special Tools/
Equipment
Unique service part numbers (not used in production or assemblies)
6 - Service Kits
Service Specific Part (oil filter, air filter etc.)
7 - Temporary Part
Number
A number created for temporary cases (Karma
only)
8 - Document(s)
Studies, Test Reports, FMEA, PAD, processes,
Standards, work instructions, etc.
9 - Software
Not a physical part
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Karma Part Numbering Decoders
Date: August 2017
Revised: December 2018
Brake calipers have their own Color Code (CC) table, shown below.
Accessories Wheels have a corresponding Color Codes as seen in the Accessories catalog.
Caliper Color
Code
Charcoal Grey Metallic
XF
Orange
MD
Dark Orange (Aliso Edition not shown)
MG
Blue
BG
Metallic Silver
SJ
Yellow
YD
Red
RD
XF
MD
BG
YD
SJ
RD
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Karma Part Numbering Decoders
Date: August 2017
Revised: December 2018
Interior colors are coded by color package (multiple color items such as Seat assemblies, consoles,
door panels) and by component color. Palisades Qr code is composed of Black Sand (KA) parts.
Multi Color
Code
Interior Trim Code
Palisades
QR
5K
Palisades Sport
QT
6K
Crystal Cove
QK
3Y
Salt Creek
QU
4N
Coronado
QP
4M
Canyon
QA
1M
Sea Horizon (Aliso
Edition)
UH
3B
Color Package
Interior Component Color
Code
Black Sand
KA
Clay
MB
Bark
NA
Sand
NL
Beach
NK
Bone
WA
Madiera Red
RE
Nightfall
BH
Package Color Code QR
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Palisades Sport Package- is QT, composed of Black Sand (KA) and Madeira Red (RE) with a Carbon
Fiber Jewel trim piece (#9 in image below).
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Crystal Cove Package is QK, composed of Beach (NK) and Sand (NL) the headliner is Bone (WA) as
shared in Salt Creek, this is just an over view of the color codes for the interior. Again send an email to
have specific questions answered.
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Karma Part Numbering Decoders
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Salt Creek Color package QU, is mainly composed of Back Sand (KA) and Bone (WA) pieces.
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Coronado package is color coded QP, and is composed largely of Clay (MB) and Black Sand (KA) components. Note that multi colored items (a mix of Clay and Black Sand) are coded as QP.
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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Canyon Package is coded as QA, this is composed of various pieces primarily Bark (NA) and Clay
(MB) pieces.
Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents 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 a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Karma Automotive regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Karma
Automotive Retailer and Karma Automotive service provider that the bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information.
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