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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Recall

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV): SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Updated May 1, 2026

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV), SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Hazard: A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Is the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on May 1, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

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.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

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.

Contact: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

The hazard

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

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V278000
Recalled
May 1, 2026
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