Recall 18V114 covers 94 2018 Karma Revero vehicles for side-curtain air bags detaching from inflators. Free repair at franchised Karma dealers once available.
Karma is recalling 94 2018 Revero vehicles because the side curtain and head protection air bags can partially detach from the inflator during deployment. If that connection fails in a crash, the air bags do not inflate properly and injury risk rises; the Karma dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bags in the 2018 Karma Revero sit above the doors and deploy along the side glass during a crash. Their job is to help keep an occupant's head inside the vehicle area and reduce ejection risk. Each curtain is attached to an inflator, the gas-producing unit that fills the bag fast enough to form that barrier.
On affected Reveros, Takata manufacturing variation left some head-protection side air bags outside the intended specification. During deployment, the curtain bag can partly detach from the inflator instead of staying connected while it fills. That weakens the curtain's shape and timing, so it does not perform as designed for ejection mitigation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up only when the side curtain air bag deploys in a crash, so an owner will not feel a change in normal driving or see a related warning light first.
Who's affected?
The inclusion list names the side air bag and the broader air bag system for the same Revero sedans.
| 2018 Karma Revero | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2018 Karma Revero | air bag system |
| Units affected | 94 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific sedan.
What's the safety risk?
An air bag that is not fully connected to its inflator can fail to inflate properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the defect matters, so confirm whether your 2018 Revero is included and schedule the repair when available. Repair will be free at any franchised Karma dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Karma Revero is included in this recall.
- Contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109 to ask whether the air-bag remedy has opened for your VIN.
- Schedule the free side curtain/head protection air-bag replacement with a franchised Karma dealer once Karma opens the remedy; the new air bags add a clamp that keeps the air bag secured to the inflator.
- Reference recall number 18V114 and Karma recall RC-18-84-01 when you call.
- Drive carefully until the repair is complete. The recall involves side curtain air bags that do not inflate properly in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Karma technician will install new side curtain and head protection air bags with an added clamp that secures each air bag to the inflator. Because Karma lists the remedy as still under development, treat the dealer repair as free once Karma opens it. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2018 Revero vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 17, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 17, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 17, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 17, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V114?
Recall 18V114 covers 94 2018 Karma Revero vehicles with side curtain/head protection air bags that can partially detach from the inflator during deployment. That defect affects air bag performance and raises injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2018 Karma Revero is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Revero is included in recall 18V114. If it is, contact a franchised Karma dealer and reference recall 18V114 or Karma recall number RC-18-84-01. The dealer installs replacement side curtain/head protection air bags for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Karma dealers install new side curtain/head protection air bags with an additional clamp to secure each air bag to the inflator, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced side curtain air bag protection in a crash. If the air bag is not fully connected to the inflator, it can fail to inflate properly. That raises the risk of injury during a crash.
What if I bought my Karma Revero used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2018 Revero is included, then call a franchised Karma dealer or Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V114000 |
|---|---|
| Karma customer service | 1-855-288-6109 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V114 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V114000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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