NHTSA · Vehicle · Recalled May 1, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Usa Seat Belts recall (26V278000)
Hazard: A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
What to do: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
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Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked July 24, 2026 at 1:12 AM UTC.