NHTSA campaign 26V134000
Mercedes Benz Recall 26V-134: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening
NHTSA recall 26V134000 was reported by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on March 6, 2026, with 10 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz GLA 250 for the 2026 model year. Owners were notified on May 1, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V134000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V134000 (also written 26V-134 or 26V134)
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 10 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 50% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V134000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz GLA 250
- 2026 · Vehicles built June 30, 2025 – July 1, 2025 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V134000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V134000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.