We read the American register again on 30 September 2026. The remedy of recall 26V481 no longer matched the copy we held, last confirmed on 30 September 2026. Registers rarely flag their own edits, which is why we compare every read word for word.
Before, as last confirmed on 30 September 2026
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 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 July 31, 2026.
After, as read on 30 September 2026
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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 July 31, 2026.
The full notice, with every version we hold: Mercedes-Benz recall 26V481. The record to act on: NHTSA campaign 26V481.
Caught by the automatic daily read of the NHTSA register. How we compare versions: methodology.