2024 Fisker Ocean brake software defect reduces stopping distance
Fisker is recalling 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles due to a brake module software issue that may reduce regenerative braking and stopping performance. The defect increases crash risk by extending stopping distance.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a software defect affecting brake performance, which is a high-risk vehicle safety system. However, no injuries, hospitalizations, or reported incidents are documented in the source text. The defect is remediable through a free software update, and the hazard remains theoretical.
Plain-English summary
Fisker Group Inc is recalling certain 2023 and 2024 Fisker Ocean vehicles due to a defect in the brake module software that may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. This software issue can decrease overall braking performance.
The brake module software defect can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash occurring. No injuries or crashes related to this defect have been reported at this time.
Approximately 7,745 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2024.
Fisker will provide a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address this issue. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 FISKER OCEAN
- Brand
- FISKER
- Manufacturer
- Fisker Group Inc
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- brake-failure
- software-defect
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 7,745
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- OCEAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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