United StatesFifteen potentially affected 2026 Mercedes‑Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles are included; involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026. The front passenger seat belt retractor may be defective so the automatic locking retractor remains locked and the belt cannot be extended, preventing a passenger from fastening the seat belt and increasing risk of injury; dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt free of charge, owner letters were mailed July 24, 2026, and owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V278000
The 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 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 May 8, 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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