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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V278📅 May 4, 2026

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) & 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic (ev) recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V278000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 24, 2026
Built
Nov 11, 2024 – Nov 10, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V278 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V278?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) & 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic (ev). 15 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.