- The electric SUV has been made safer thanks to the launch of two recent recalls.
- One of the issues was fixed through an over-the-air software update.
- Fisker recently avoided Chapter 7 liquidation as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Two safety probes into the Fisker Ocean have been closed in the United States after the bankrupt marque issued recalls to address a door malfunction and a braking issue.
In January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into 7,745 Oceans following complaints that the regenerative braking system could fail over low traction surfaces. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation says it was informed of six minor crashes resulting from the fault, including one that caused an injury.
Read: Fisker Recalls Over 7,700 Oceans For Pausing Regenerative Brakes
Fisker is in the midst of a restructuring as the business winds down but has started rolling out an over-the-air software update for all affected vehicles. Reuters reports this update will allow the braking system to better adapt to different driving scenarios.
The NHTSA opened a separate preliminary evaluation into 6,781 Oceans built in 2023 over claims the doors may get stuck and couldn’t be opened using either the interior or exterior door handles. Fisker issued a recall for this problem in June that requires service centers to inspect all four doors and replace the outer door handle if a fault is found.
News of these investigations being closed comes shortly after the firm reached an agreement in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware that will allow it to avoid Chapter 7 liquidation and remain in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The agreement also means the Fisker owner’s association will have a voice in the sale of Fisker’s intellectual property, including designs and its computer code. This is important as it will ensure they have long-term access to Fisker’s cloud software which can be used to implement future over-the-air software updates.
