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Mercedes-Benz: AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe (2026)

The center rear seat belts may lack the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 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." In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2026, and affects 20 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 27, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.

Is your Mercedes-Benz affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Mercedes-Benz

  • AMG GLC43 4MATIC
  • GLC 300
  • GLC 300 4MATIC
  • GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
Seat belt defect
Campaign
26V172000
Vehicles affected
20
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-800-367-6372

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)