(Reuters) – Fisker (OTC:) mentioned on Wednesday it was recalling greater than 18,000 vehicles in North America and Europe as a result of defective software program and non-compliance with security requirements, within the newest setback for the cash-strapped electric-vehicle startup.
The Manhattan Seashore, California-based firm is “voluntarily recalling” 11,201 Fisker Oceans within the U.S., Canada, and Europe to repair software program points that will trigger the car to enter a secure state safety mode, doubtlessly resulting in a lack of motor energy.
It is usually recalling 6,864 Fisker Oceans within the U.S. as they don’t meet Federal Motor Automobile Security Requirements (FMVSS) for gauges and telltale icons within the cluster show. It is usually recalling 281 of the automobiles in Canada.
The startup plans to resolve the problems by an over-the-air replace to its Ocean OS car software program by June 30.
Autos which have already up to date to the most recent model of the software program are usually not affected by the recall motion, it mentioned.
Fisker’s Ocean SUV, its solely mannequin in manufacturing presently, is being investigated by the U.S. Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration for 4 safety-related incidents.
The most recent probe, introduced final month, is wanting into complaints about its automated emergency braking system being activated inadvertently.
Its Austrian unit filed for chapter safety in Could even because the cash-strapped EV startup is searching for funding choices after talks for a possible funding with a significant automaker collapsed.
