FORD EXPEDITION 2020: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V217000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPEDITION 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-11 2020-04-16 2020-04-17

Production Dates: 2019-11-27 - 2019-12-07

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S17

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1355

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor "BTS" may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.