NHTSA safety recalls
2008 Ford Focus Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford Focus. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2008 Ford Focus as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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08E050000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The riskWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeK2 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.
What was foundK2 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."
08E050000 at NHTSA07V541000Air Bags · Frontal · Driver Side · Inflator Module
This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
The riskThis condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundCertain 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.
07V541000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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