NHTSALATCHES/LOCKS/L...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Openi...
Published: March 6, 2026Recall ID: 26V134000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening |
| Nhtsa id | 26V134000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V134000 |
| 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 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 10 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |