Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000DOPE, INC. E (Equipment)4254007/28/2009OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/11/200905/11/2009571108
Defect SummaryDope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 .
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 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 SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 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.
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
1678504/01/200310002666Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt09/10/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01210110/01/2001630296Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly. *tt04/16/2002

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11/10/2010115000
 Both rear tail lights have melted the bulb socket and the light housing. my local ford dealer says this is not a problem and he has never heard of this happening. the vehicle's charging system is putting out about 15.5 volts to everything electrical he also says this is not a problem. also while driving the car the cabin fills with the smell of burning rubber also again i was told this is no problem.
05/15/201072000
 2003 ford focus se 4 door sedan -- right rear turn signal socket has melted to tail light assmbly where it cannot be removed. both tail light assembly and socket have to be replaced. left rear appears to be damaged also, but bulb is not out yet. is this a fire hazard? it does create a problem because it's taken my garage and the ford dealer 3 weeks to find the correct socket to fit the tail light assmbly.
09/22/2007109/14/2007
 2003 ford focus wagon, tail lights melted both sides where you replace the bulb, cannot replace the brake, running, turn, bulb because you cannot pull the bulb housing out of the tail light assembly. ford service dept. said to long on the brake pedal $160 ea. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11/20/200638000203/15/2003
 Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 for focus with a current and failure odometer reading of 38,000 miles. the contact stated while driving at about 35 mph under dry conditions the instrument panel failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, they repaired the problem. but, when she contacted the manufacturer, they stated that they would not assist her with this problem. when the contact had the vehicle at dealer for service the mechanic found that the third brake light assemble melted, causing the brake light to fail. *ak
10/13/20041
 While the vehicle was parked or running the brakes light failed to come on. the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was operating as designed. please fill in additional information. *jb
05/19/20031418403/29/2003
 While driving the vehicle stalled. the consumer restarted the vehicle but soon after the vehicle stalled again. after doing this for the fourth time the vehicle was towed to the dealership. it was determined that the pcm failed. the left brake light bulb burned out. the power door locks were inoperative. *nlm *cb *nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10/08/200664980108/16/2005
 After driving my 2003 ford focus 5xw (5 door hatchback) though heavy rain on the highway, the next day i noticed one head light and one fog light was out. after investigation to the cause. my fog light had just normally burned out. but the head light on the drivers side while replacing the bulb noticed all three nylon connector covers for each of the three wires had melted? changing the lights as a set the same thing happened on the passenger side head light? with the replacement bulbs now installed the drivers side still does not light , only the passengers. there is no power coming to the drivers side head light for normal mode. it will only light with the brights on. as to the melting of the electrical connector covers i'm sure that is not normal operation.? i am still investigating where the power loss is coming from and why the insulation on the connectors of both headlights melted away? fyi
11/15/2003
 Headlights malfunctioned while driving at night. vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, but was unable to resolve the problem.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
02/19/2008107/25/2003
 Took the car to the dealer the same day the left tail light turn signal went out. according to the service manager, they could not remove the bulb because when the bulb shorted, it melted plastic around the bulb. i had to buy an entirely new tail light and socket assembly for over $100. i was told by him that this happens a lot on the focus wagons and he had replaced 6 of them that day. when i expressed my anger and disbelief at the cost and asked why this wasn't a recall item, he said not to blame him because he didn't design it. i am angry about the cost, but also whether this is a potential safety hazard. it was 5 degrees the day this happened and such a short circuit may have safety implications. *tr

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