The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its investigation into 6,971 Fisker’s Ocean electric SUVs, reported Reuters.
The initial probe was centred on reports of the on the inadvertent activation of the automatic emergency braking system.
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The probe was concluded due to the unlikelihood of receiving further information from Fisker, which declared bankruptcy in June 2024.
The US auto safety regulator was quoted by the news agency as saying: “The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.”
The regulator stated that the dismissal of all Fisker employees has left the agency without new information to advance the investigation.
The initial complaints had raised concerns over the emergency braking system activating without any obstacles, potentially causing accidents.
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By GlobalDataIn December 2024, the NHTSA closed a separate preliminary evaluation into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs concerning issues with shifting vehicles into park gear.
Fisker had responded to this concern by issuing recalls and providing a software update.
Earlier in 2024, the NHTSA opened another preliminary probe into approximately 4,000 of Fisker’s 2023 Ocean electric SUVs after claims of unintended vehicle movement were made.
In August 2024, Fisker announced a recall of 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally due to a defect that could cause exterior door handles to malfunction.
The affected vehicles, which included both 2023 and 2024 models in the US, had an estimated 2.5% chance of exhibiting the issue, which was linked to a “malfunctioning mechanism.”
Fisker in June last year filed for bankruptcy due to intense competition and operational challenges that made it difficult for the company to reduce costs and secure additional funding.
