Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 CLA 250+ and CLA 350 4MATIC vehicles because front passenger seat belt may stay locked
The front passenger seat belt retractor may have a defect that stops the child seat safety function from turning off, so the belt can stay locked and cannot be extended, leaving a passenger not properly restrained and at higher risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mercedes-Benz Cla 250+ (EV), Cla 350 4matic (EV) 2026
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Hazard
- A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Units
- 15 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V278000
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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