MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-06

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles, Bowden cable incorrectly installed

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-06
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	GLA 250
Model year	2026
Units affected	10
Defect	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle._x000D_ A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 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 13, 2026.
Recall number	26V134000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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