FORD FOCUS ( 02/04/2008 – 15/05/2008) DEFECT: It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
| Recall Launch Date | 29/07/2008 |
| Recall No. | R/2008/113 |
| Models Affected | FORD FOCUS C-MAX FOCUS CC |
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| Build Start | 02/04/2008 |
| Build end | 15/05/2008 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 14878 |
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