United StatesCertain Mercedes‑Benz vehicles — 2020–2021 CLA; 2019–2022 A‑Class; 2022–2023 C‑Class; 2024 CLE; 2020–2026 GLA/GLB; and 2023–2024 GLC — are affected; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026. The driver’s door lock micro‑switch may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or Auto‑Park from engaging and potentially causing a rollaway. Dealers will replace the driver’s door lock free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026, and owners can contact MBUSA at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
What's being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V481000
The hazard
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. 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 July 31, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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