Recall 19V296 affects 231 2018 Karma Revero vehicles for a disabled rollover air-bag sensor. Repair is free at any franchised Karma dealer.
Karma is recalling 231 2018 Revero vehicles because the rollover sensor system for the side curtain and head protection air bags was not enabled. In a rollover crash, the air bags can fail to deploy as intended and increase injury risk; the Karma dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain airbags in the 2018 Karma Revero are the head protection airbags mounted along the side roof area. In a rollover crash, the rollover sensor system is supposed to detect the vehicle's movement and tell the airbag control module to deploy those curtains. That protection helps meet the ejection mitigation requirements in FMVSS 226.
On affected Reveros, the rollover sensor system was not enabled. The vehicle still has the side curtain airbags, but the system that tells them to deploy in a rollover is not active. The instrument cluster also lacks the required warning light for this system, and the owner's manual does not describe it.
There is no warning sign before failure. Until the remedy is completed, an owner will not see a required cluster warning that tells them this rollover airbag system is not ready.
Who's affected?
The scope centers on the Revero air-bag system, including curtain, side, and restraint-control components.
| 2018 Karma Revero | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2018 Karma Revero | air bag system |
| 2018 Karma Revero | side air bag |
| Units affected | 231 |
| 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 your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If your 2018 Revero is included, the side air bags do not deploy as intended in a rollover crash, increasing injury risk. Until the repair is complete, schedule service and use added caution. 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.
- Wait for Karma's repair notice before scheduling dealer service if your VIN shows the remedy is not open yet.
- Contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109 with questions about repair timing.
- Ask a franchised Karma dealer about the rollover enabled Airbag Control Unit replacement, which enables rollover sensing so the side curtain and head protection air bags deploy as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Karma sent one, and reference recall number 19V296 and Karma recall RC-19-84-01 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Karma's remedy calls for a Karma technician to replace the existing Airbag Control Unit with a rollover enabled unit, then update the owner's manual with the system description. The dealer repair will be free once available. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the manufacturer warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles are covered by that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 11, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 15, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 1, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V296?
Recall 19V296 covers 231 2018 Karma Revero vehicles with a rollover sensor system that is not enabled. In a roll over crash, the side curtain air bags can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. Karma dealers replace the airbag control unit for free.
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 19V296. If it is, contact a franchised Karma dealer to schedule replacement of the airbag control unit and the owner manual update. Reference recall 19V296 or Karma recall RC-19-84-01 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Karma's remedy says dealers will replace the existing airbag control unit with a rollover-enabled unit and update the owner manual free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 19V296?
The safety risk is reduced occupant protection in a roll over crash. If the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended, people inside the Revero face an increased risk of injury. The free dealer repair enables the rollover airbag control unit.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no instrument cluster warning light for this rollover sensor issue. The recall states the system lacks that warning light and the owner manual did not describe the system. Use the VIN check and dealer repair process instead of waiting for a dashboard warning.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V296000 |
|---|---|
| Karma customer service | 1-855-288-6109 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V296 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V296000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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