Fisker, Amid Bankruptcy, Recalls Every Single Car In U.S.

Fisker issued a recall and stop-sale of all 2023 Fisker Oceans produced through May, when Magna officially paused production, over door handles that "may stick" and prevent passengers from opening the door to enter or exit the vehicle. With Fisker currently in bankruptcy proceedings that will likely result in liquidation, the timing couldn't be worse.

After some rather questionable business decisions and a year of producing its flagship Ocean SUV, Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month. Owners are now scrambling to figure out how to service their vehicles, all while parts are becoming more scarce, and the future of the car's buggy software is unknown.

Fisker says the issue is caused by a "dimensional variation" in the door handle measurements. An out-of-spec door handle could experience additional friction and not exert enough retracting force. The automaker estimates that around 3% of the 8,204 Oceans produced and sold in the U.S. are affected.

On certain vehicles, the outer door handles may stick, preventing customers from entering or exiting. Following thorough investigations, Fisker Engineering has identified this as a potential safety concern. The issue is critical in scenarios where the vehicle cannot be exited, likely due to a malfunctioning door mechanism.

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