NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Blank Instrument Panel Display
Published: May 1, 2026Recall ID: 26V281000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Affected Products
Blank Instrument Panel Display
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Blank Instrument Panel Display |
| Nhtsa id | 26V281000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V281000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. 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. |
| Consequence summary | An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2026050004 |
| Potentially affected | 144049 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |