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Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 Seat Belts

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 has a seat belt component that may be improperly installed, increasing injury risk in a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles because a component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly. A seat belt with an incorrectly installed component may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2026, and affects 4 vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 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.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. You may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Is your Mercedes-Benz affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Mercedes-Benz

  • CLA 220 (2027)

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
26V636000
Vehicles affected
4
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-367-6372

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 10, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)