Recalls for 2008 Ford Focus

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2007-11-28
Description
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.

Consequence
This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Ford recall no.  07c19.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 2008-08-14
Description
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.

Consequence
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc.  Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.