Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended (26V199000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended (26V199000). Its units affected of 932 is above the median of 533 (56th percentile). Dated 223 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. 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: 932 · 56th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 1.7x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended |
| NHTSA ID | 26V199000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 932 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. |
| Consequence | Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 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 April 3, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 56th of 875 (median 533, 1.7x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-27
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
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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: 56th 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)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 932 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 26V199000: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended, 932 units.
How does Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 932 sits in the upper half (56th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 223 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 | 932 | 56th | 2026-03-27 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 5 | 5th | 2026-09-29 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
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