2008 Ford Focus recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Focus. It involves air bags. The most recent was received on November 21, 2007.
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Air bags
Driver air bag/FMVSS 208
The defect: 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.
The risk: This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
The 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.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Focus built in 2008. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2008 Ford Focus owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign number (07V-541).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford Focus model years
Common questions
Does the 2008 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 campaign for the 2008 Ford Focus: 07V-541 (Driver air bag/FMVSS 208).
How do I know if my 2008 Ford Focus has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2008 Ford Focus?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.