SC-17-01-05 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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
Part Number

Classification (3)

Platform (1)

Style (1)
Design Group
Index Level
Part Serial

For:Neutral

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, an dinterior parts have a mix of different two letter combinations to indicate color.
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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

The tables below correspond the the part number scheme to provide more detail.
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
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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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.

Color Package
Multi colorCode Interior Trim Code
Interior Component Color
Code
Palisades
QR
5K
Black Sand
KA
Palisades Sport
QT
6K
Clay
MB
Crystal Cove
QK
3Y
Bark
NA
Salt Creek
QU
4N
Sand
NL
Coronado
QP
4M
Beach
NK
Canyon
QA
1M
Bone
WA
Madiera Red
RE
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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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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Service Communication

SC-17-01-05
Date: August 2017
MODEL: KARMA
Revised: November 2017
TITLE: Karma Part Numbering Decoders

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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