NHTSA Campaign 26V278000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 26V278000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seat belts:front:retractor. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- 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.
Reported January 5, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V278000 (1)
Mercedes-Benz (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V278000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.