2013 MERCEDES BENZ SL-CLASS
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured between December 19, 2011, and May 31, 2012, that were originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant in the air conditioning system. Testing by the parent company Daimler AG determined that under severe frontal crash conditions that rupture the refrigerant line, the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite, potentially causing fire that could spread to additional combustible materials in the engine compartment.
Mercedes-Benz will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines designed specifically for R134a at no cost to the owner. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The testing conducted by DAG determined that the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite under specific conditions. The resulting fire could spread to additional combustible materials.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines (hoses) designed specifically for R134a. The remedy will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. Daimler AG (DAG), the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, conducted product testing of a vehicle, not sold in the US, but equipped with the same refrigerant. According to Mercedes-Benz, the testing was designed to replicate worst-case conditions expected in a severe frontal crash that would cause a rupture of the air conditioner refrigerant line. A rupture of a refrigerant line will result in a gaseous mixture of refrigerant being released into the engine compartment.
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