NHTSASEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
Published: March 20, 2026Recall ID: 26V172000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Affected Products
Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V172000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V172000 |
| 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 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 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 27, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 20 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |