# NHTSA recall 26V278000

> **Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC** · 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV) · component: **SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR**

## Summary

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.

## Remedy

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V278000
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Make:** MERCEDES-BENZ
- **Model:** CLA 250+ (EV)
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- **Report received:** 2026-05-01

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V278000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V278000 (Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V278000. Licensed CC0.

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