Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Braking issues cause Fisker to recall over 7K vehicles, (Aug 26, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Fisker Group Inc.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
The automaker will release an over-the-air software update.
Fisker Group Inc. (Fisker) is recalling approximately 7,745 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles because the brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance. Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V623, Report receipt date: August 20, 2024).
Remedy. Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 14, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10062408. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Companies: Fisker Group Inc.
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