NHTSA Recall 26V172000: Seat belts: rear/other
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V172000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | March 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V172000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
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.