NHTSA recall 20V-574: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 23, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

20V-574
September 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V574000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 23, 2020
ComponentSeat Belts
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Expedition18 recalls total

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