NHTSA Recall 18V405000: Connector/clip (child seat)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 399 vehicles. It affects 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V405000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018070008 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT › TETHER › CONNECTOR/CLIP |
| Report received | June 15, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The child seat top tether anchorage point on the center position of the rear seat may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
If the top tether anchorage point is missing, a child seat will not be able to be properly installed in the center rear seat position, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat backrest, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V405000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.