NHTSA recall 20V217000
Seat belts
Ford Expedition
Reported Apr 16, 20201,355 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 20S17Built Nov 27, 2019 – Dec 7, 2019
The defect
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 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.