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Mercedes-Benz 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V-481 · Reported July 24, 2026 · 310,667 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz A-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLE, GLA-Class, GLB-Class and GLC-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
310,667
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the doors lock. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-481.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2022Mercedes-Benz A-Class
2022–2023Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2020–2021Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2024Mercedes-Benz CLE
2021–2025Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
2020–2026Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
2023–2024Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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