Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 (25V864000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 (25V864000). Its units affected of 82 is below the median of 533 (27th percentile). Dated 327 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 82 · 27th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.2x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V864000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 2026010003 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 82 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003. |
| units affected percentile | 27th of 871 (median 533, 0.2x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2025-12-12
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's units affected: 27th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 82 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 25V864000: Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209, 82 units.
How does Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 82 is below the median (27th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 327 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | Vehicle | 82 | 27th | 2025-12-12 |
| Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | Vehicle | 65 | 25th | 2026-08-24 |
| PACCAR Incorporated | Vehicle | 310 | 44th | 2026-10-14 |
| Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Vehicle | 371 | 46th | 2026-09-24 |
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