Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening (26V134000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening (26V134000). Its units affected of 10 is below the median of 533 (9th percentile). Dated 244 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-04, 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: 10 · 9th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening |
| NHTSA ID | 26V134000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 10 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 9th of 875 (median 533, 0.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-06
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's units affected: 9th percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 10 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 26V134000: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening, 10 units.
How does Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 10 is below the median (9th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 244 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 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 | 10 | 9th | 2026-03-06 |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 27 | 16th | 2025-12-03 |
| Marion Body Works Inc. | Vehicle | 51 | 22nd | 2025-11-04 |
| Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 548 | 50th | 2026-10-16 |
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