The Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for a problem that could result in an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking capabilities.
The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from the 2023 and 2024 model years (the only two years the Ocean was sold before that) Fisker has filed for bankruptcy.According to NHTSA, software issues in these vehicles can reduce regenerative braking when decelerating over potholes.
Fisker Ocean 2023
According to the recall documents, drivers can still use the friction brakes and “normal operation” will be restored after 740 milliseconds. However, drivers may have to press the brake pedal suddenly due to reduced healing ability. Fisker knows of an injury related to this issue.
Fisker will release a newsletter online. software update to address the issue. The company plans to notify owners by letter on October 14, 2024, but in the meantime, owners can contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker’s reference number for this recall is TSB10062408.
Fisker Ocean 2023
This is Ocean’s Fifth Summoning during its short production run, though there have been only three recalls covering both the 2023 and 2024 models. That includes a recall of 8,204 vehicles in the United States to address a possible jamming door handle issue. prevent the door from opening. Assembly and some development work has been handed over to Magna, which built the Ocean at its facility in Graz, Austria, along with the now-discontinued Jaguar I-Pace.
Slow production ramp-up and, once ramp-up, slow sales left Fisker vulnerable. In July, car manufacturer bankruptcy has asked the judge overseeing its Chapter 11 proceedings to allow Sell remaining cars to a rental company for $14,000 each. On an autopsy tripGreen Car Reports found that the Ocean is stuck in beta, with a stylish design but unfinished tech features due to software updates that may never come.
