Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, leaving approximately 11,000 Ocean SUV owners without over-the-air updates or connected services from the manufacturer. The Fisker Owners Association formed within months and grew to 4,000 members, organizing reverse-engineering of vehicle firmware and CAN bus networks as documented in the primary source. Group purchases reduced key fob costs and established parts supply channels through Tsunami/Tidal Wave, while European members initiated the Flying Doctors mobile repair network. Court filings confirm inclusion of safety recalls in bankruptcy proceedings and preservation of insurance coverage for affected vehicles. GitHub repositories created by owners provide firmware flashing tools and diagnostic patches previously reliant on Fisker cloud servers. Related reporting from Auto Connected Car News in September 2025 details the association's six-month achievements in independent software maintenance. Patterns in prior hardware failures, including early Tesla community mods, show similar owner-driven reverse-engineering when proprietary systems lose manufacturer backing. Vitalik Buterin referenced the issue on X in July 2024, noting the need for broader open-source automotive practices.