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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV), 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 350 4MATIC (EV))

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-05-01

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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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