With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away.
The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024 Oceans produced for the U.S., according to a disclosure on Monday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A braking-system issue may allow these vehicles to roll in drive and reverse with zero accelerator-pedal pressure, the safety regulator said, adding that some customers also reported an inability to shift into park.
2023 Fisker Ocean
Fisker told the NHTSA that it is aware of one injury related to this issue, which the company believes affects 100% of the vehicles in the recall population. It’s also an issue that should have already been addressed.
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Fisker released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update on Mar. 11, 2024, adding an automatic-hold feature that activates when the brake pedal is depressed while stationary, and holds vehicles in place even when the brake pedal is released. This is listed as the remedy to this recall, perhaps because not all vehicles received the update. Owners can contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371 for more information.
2023 Fisker Ocean
The Ocean has been involved in multiple recalls addressing everything from regenerative braking issues to doors that don’t open, but getting recall work done has become more complicated since the company declared bankruptcy in June.
In September, Fisker said that it would continue providing free software updates, but that owners would have to pay at least some of the cost of recall repairs. The Fisker Owners Association (FOA) has worked to identify shops willing to service and fix Oceans as the company’s bankruptcy proceedings continue.
