Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV), 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 350 4MATIC (EV))
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- Company / brand
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Product
- 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV); 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 350 4MATIC (EV)
- Reason / hazard
- A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 15
- 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.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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