Recall 26V172000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V172000. Component: SEAT BELTS. 20 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Defect Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 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 27, 2026.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V199000 | Mar 27, 2026 | AIR BAGS | MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH | 932 |
| 26V198000 | Mar 27, 2026 | WHEELS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 3,734 |
| 26V134000 | Mar 6, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MERCEDES-BENZ | 10 |
| 26V073000 | Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | MERCEDES-BENZ | 11,895 |
| 25V894000 | Dec 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | MERCEDES-BENZ | 169 |
| 25V864000 | Dec 12, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | MERCEDES-BENZ | 82 |
| 25V865000 | Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | MERCEDES-BENZ | 117 |
| 25V830000 | Dec 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | MERCEDES-BENZ | 1,899 |
| 25V711000 | Oct 17, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | MERCEDES-BENZ | 12 |
| 25V533000 | Aug 20, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 3,749 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching MERCEDES-BENZ from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V099000 | Feb 20, 2026 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 117 |
| 26V070000 | Feb 6, 2026 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 52,356 |
| 26V063000 | Feb 4, 2026 | DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 51 |
| 25V725000 | Oct 24, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 366 |
| 25V712000 | Oct 17, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | 16 |
| 25V609000 | Sep 12, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| 25V463000 | Jul 11, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 43,422 |
| 25V144000 | Mar 5, 2025 | DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA | SEATS | 162 |
| 25V135000 | Feb 28, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | PARKING BRAKE | 88 |
| 25V090000 | Feb 14, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE | 689 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.