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- SEAT BELTS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A seat belt tension sensor in certain vehicles may incorrectly classify a child passenger as an adult. This can cause the passenger airbag to stay enabled when it should be turned off.
In a crash, the passenger airbag could deploy against a child who should have been protected by it being disabled, increasing the risk of injury to that child.
The repair is free. Ford will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the seat belt buckle at no charge. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 20S54. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2020 |
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