MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 (2026) recall — Seat Belts
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 GLC 300 models with seat belts that may not properly secure children in crashes, risking injury. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2026 GLC 300 models because the center rear seat belts might not lock child restraints properly during crashes, increasing injury risk for children. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. and requires dealers to replace the seat belts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342608-mercedes-benz-2026-glc-300-seat-belts-recall-child-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342608-mercedes-benz-2026-glc-300-seat-belts-recall-child-injury · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V172000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2026 GLC 300 Seat Belts Recall: Child Injury Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342608-mercedes-benz-2026-glc-300-seat-belts-recall-child-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #26V172000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V172000).
Why it’s dangerous
The center rear seat belts may not have been installed with child seat protection features, so they might not lock child restraints correctly during a crash. This could lead to children being injured more severely than intended by the vehicle's safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 models are affected. Children in the center rear seat are most at risk if the seat belt fails to lock properly during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, or GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe. The recall covers vehicles where the center rear seat belt assembly was installed without child seat protection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly if needed at no cost.
Check VIN on NHTSA
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles can be searched starting March 27, 2026, on NHTSA.gov.
March 27, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The center rear seat belts may not have been installed with child seat protection features, so they might not lock child restraints properly during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, or GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe. The recall covers vehicles where the center rear seat belt assembly was installed without child seat protection.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly if needed at no cost. You can also check your VIN on NHTSA.gov starting March 27, 2026.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V172000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 26V172000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V172000 (March 20, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.