Incorrect seat belt installed/fmvss 208, 209
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2025-2026 gle 350 4matic vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and fmvss number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 6, 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 december 19, 2025. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2026010003.
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Other recalls from Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 25V864000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V864000?
NHTSA recall 25V864000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 12, 2025. It addresses: Incorrect seat belt installed/fmvss 208, 209. The recall affects approximately 82 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V864000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2026010003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.