NHTSA recall 26V-278: Seat Belts

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported May 1, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

26V-278
May 1, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 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 May 8, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V278000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateMay 1, 2026
ComponentSeat Belts:Front:Retractor
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+1 recall total

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