NHTSA Recall # | 79638 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08E050000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 17/12/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 11/08/08 |
Report created | 14/08/08 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1921 |
Defect 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." |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Recall 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. |