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2008 Ford Focus Recalls & Safety Report

2 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Focus. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Critical safety

Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

NHTSA campaign # 08E050000 · Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION · Reported: 2008-08-11

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign # 07V541000 · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported: 2007-11-21 · Airbag

Recall summary

This 2008 Ford Focus has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.

By affected component

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS — 1 recall
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 1 recall

By severity

  • Critical safety — 2

Most recent recall reported: 2008-08-11.

Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Focus have open recalls?

Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2008 Ford Focus. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?

This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.

Who pays for a recall repair?

Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.

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