CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
What this recall means for you
A bowden cable, the cable that connects the door handle to the door latch, may have been installed incorrectly. If this happens, the door may not open from inside the vehicle.
A door that cannot be opened from inside may trap occupants, which can increase the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the bowden cable assembly and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs are searchable beginning March 13, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2026 |
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