Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SL-CLASS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V478000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111219
End Of Manufacture
20120531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
432
Date Owners Notified
20121108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20121001