Recall 26V172000: 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 20, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V172000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- May 15, 2026
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology