Fisker in Deep Trouble Multiple Recalls and Bankruptcy Woes
TapTechNews July 15th news, the days of the American new car-making force Fisker in the past month can no longer simply be described as 'adding insult to injury'. Last month, the carmaker first filed for bankruptcy protection and then recalled all sold vehicles of the model Ocean in the US. When it came to July, according to insideev's report today, Fisker once again issued a recall order, also affecting all sold cars in the US (about 7500 vehicles).
This recall is related to the loss of communication of the 'LIN6 (Local Interconnect Network 6, literally translated as 'Local Interconnect Network 6')' bus of the car, which may cause the high-voltage battery management system to enter a limp mode, limiting the battery output to only 8.5 kilowatts, which can only barely meet the need of the car driving under its own power.
When the vehicle enters the limp mode, its performance may have potential safety hazards. In this mode, the maximum battery power of the vehicle is limited to 8.5 kilowatts, and then the vehicle speed is limited to 10-20 miles per hour (20-30 kilometers per hour). This deceleration will bring danger in the scene where it is necessary to keep up with the traffic flow or operate safely.
For example, on a highway or a busy road, being unable to exceed this speed limit may lead to dangerous situations, because other drivers may not expect such a deceleration. The speed mismatch increases the possibility of an accident, thereby increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users. In addition, this limitation will prevent the vehicle from performing evasive maneuvers, further exacerbating potential dangerous situations.
The culprit of this potential dangerous situation is the electric water pump in the cabin, and the protective coating on its printed circuit board (PCB) is defective. Fisker announced that it will use a new water pump with an improved coating PCB to replace the defective water pump, but because the company is currently in a bankruptcy state, some car owners may never be able to really repair their cars.
Fisker Ocean owners have been facing difficulties in obtaining parts, even for simple repairs. In some extreme cases, repair shops cannot purchase simple parts - such as door hinges, resulting in the vehicle being declared a total loss.
TapTechNews with the previous storyline attached:
June 29th: The American new car-making force Fisker issued a recall order, requiring the suspension of sales of all 2023 Ocean models produced as of May this year in the US (currently the company only has the Ocean model on sale), because there is a possible risk of the door handle getting stuck, resulting in passengers being unable to open the door to get on and off the vehicle.
June 17th: Fisker has already filed for bankruptcy protection. This start-up company said earlier this year that the negotiation with a large automaker was terminated, causing Fisker to start looking for other strategic options, including in-court or out-of-court restructurings and capital market transactions.