United States2026 Mercedes‑Benz GLA 250 vehicles (10 potentially affected) are included in the recall; VINs involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from being opened from inside and could trap occupants. Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026, and owners may contact Mercedes‑Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372.
What's being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V134000
The hazard
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 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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