Recall 20V217000: 2020 Ford Expedition
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 16, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 1,355
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V217000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S17
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- May 11, 2020
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology