OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 26V481000
NHTSA campaign 26V481000 covers 23 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 310,667 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received July 24, 2026 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 26V481000 says
Defect summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence summary
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 26V481000
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 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 July 31, 2026.
- Owner notification
- Date not reported
- Filing manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Component groups
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES