NHTSASEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten
Published: May 1, 2026Recall ID: 26V278000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten |
| Nhtsa id | 26V278000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V278000 |
| 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 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 15 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |