NHTSA ID Number: 10161631
Manufacturer Communication Number: RC-19-84-01
TSB/Document Date: 2019-06-24
Summary
This document highlights the removal of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) Assembly and installation of the new provided part.
9. Use a pick-tool to carefully remove two (2)
felt-trimmed covers from the leading edge of the
center console storage compartment, as shown in
Figure 9.
Fig. 9
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FW
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
10. Remove two (2) Torx-head screws from
the leading edge of the center console storage
compartment, as shown in Figure 10.
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
Fig. 10
FWD
11. Remove two (2) Hex-bolts securing the center
console to the dashboard, as shown in Figure 11.
Fig. 11
TPI
Left Side
12. Remove two (2) Hex-bolts securing the
center console to the dashboard above the Touch
Panel Inteface (TPI), as shown in Figure 12.
Right Side
Fig. 12
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
13. Apply pressure to the right side of the center
console and pull up in order to release the mounting
clip, as shown in Figure 13.
Fig. 13
14. Grasp the center console with both hands
and carefully pull it away from the dashboard, as
shown in Figure 14.
Fig. 14
15. Carefully disconnect all connectors at the back
of the Touch Panel Interface (TPI), as shown in
Figure 15.
Fig. 15
FWD
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
DATE: June 2019
16. Carefully disconnect all the connectors at the
trailing edge of the center console, as shown in
Figure 16.
Fig. 16
17. Carefully lift and place the center console on
its side. Undo any clips securing the harnesses
to the bottom of the center console, as shown in
Figure 17.
Fig. 17
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FWD
18. Carefully move all TPI harnesses away from
the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), as shown in Figure
18.
Fig. 18
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
19. Remove four (4) Torx-head screws from the
ACU (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
20. Gently pull the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) away
from the mounting location on the battery tunnel,
as shown in Figure 20.
Fig. 20
21. Carefully disconnect two (2) connectors from
the back of the ACU, as shown in Figure 21.
Fig. 21
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
22. Use a camera to take a clear photograph of
the serial number on the label for the original ACU,
as well as the label on the replacement ACU (Fig.
22).
NOTE:
• These images MUST be attached to the
warranty claim, the TSS case, and retained
with the repair order.
• The serial number for the part being removed,
and the serial number for the part being
installed, MUST be recorded and included with
the TSS case.
Fig. 22
23. Original Airbag Control Units (ACU), being
returned to Karma for disposal, MUST have the
word “RECALL” written on them for identification
purposes, as shown in Figure 23.
Fig. 23
Serial Number
NOTICE!
ALL original Airbag Control Units (ACU)
MUST be returned to Karma for proper
disposal.
24. Destroy the original Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
by drilling through the body of the ACU, as shown
in Figure 24. NOTE: Do NOT drill through the
serial number on the Airbag Control Unit (ACU).
Fig. 24
25. Prior to shipping the original ACU to Karma
for disposal, please send an email to parts@
karmaautomotive.com to request a return shipping
label.
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
CAUTION!
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
Fig. 25
To avoid inadvertent airbag system
deployment, Do NOT reconnect the 12V
system until the ACU is firmly secured in
place on the mounting location.
26. Install the replacement Airbag Control Unit
(ACU) (P/N C131190101004), by reversing the
removal steps (Fig. 25).
Tightening Torque: 8Nm ( ± 1.2Nm)
NOTICE!
After tightening each screw to specification,
mark each screw using a paint marker.
27. Reinstall all removed components by reversing
the order of removal.
28. Re-connect the 12V disconnect and install
Fuse #10 back into the fuse block.
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
29. Use KarmaSync to scan for DTCs and verify
that fault code B1100 is present in the system (Fig.
25).
Fig. 25
30. After checking for DTCs, return to the
homescreen and click on Service Procedures
(Fig. 26).
Fig. 26
31. Next, click on Enable ASM Normal Mode
(Fig. 27).
Fig. 27
DATE: June 2019
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
32. Once in the system Enable ASM Normal Mode
screen, click on Enable Normal Mode (Fig. 28).
33. If the process is succesful, the system will
report “Enabling Normal Mode was Successful”
(Fig. 29). NOTE: If the operation fails, please
update the TSS case with the details and wait
for instructions.
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Fig. 28
Fig. 29
34. Clear all DTCs from the system. Then, read
DTCs once again to verify B1100 is no longer
present in the system.
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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
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
NOTICE!
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
Fig. 30
Clean the shock tower area, thoroughly, to
promote proper campaign completion label
adhesion.
35. Fill out and adhere the recall campaign
completion label (Fig. 30) to the passenger side
shock tower, as shown in Figure 31. This will
serve as a clear indication that the recall has
been performed and is REQUIRED to ensure
compliance with the Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
Safety Recall Campaign.
Fig. 31
NOTICE!
FWD
36. Prior to shipping back the original ACU to
Karma for disposal, please send an email to
[email protected] to request a return
shipping label.
All Original Airbag Control Units (ACU) MUST
be returned to Karma for proper disposal.
37. Perform Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Calibration Procedure.
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Published: June 2019
Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-84-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero
TITLE: Remedy, Replacement Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
PARTS REQUIRED:
PART NUMBER
C131190101004
DATE: June 2019
Released- June 2019
Description
Quantity
Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
1
SHOP SUPPLIES:
Description
N/A
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Description
N/A
CAUSAL PART:
PART NUMBER
Description
C131190101003
Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
LABOR CODES:
CODE
RC-00-00-08
Description
TIME
DEFECT CODE
Airbag Module Replacement
2.0
84-25-01-17
SUBLET:
CODE
N/A
Description
AMOUNT
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