# Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten (26V278000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten |
| NHTSA ID | 26V278000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 15 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 15 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V278000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.