Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 GLA 250 vehicles over door that may not open from inside
The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent a door from opening from inside the vehicle and may trap people inside, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 2026
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Hazard
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Units
- 10 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V134000
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
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