Mercedes-benz Cars B Class: Air Condition System Refridgerant Does Not Meet Requirements

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 15,032 B-Class and A-Class vehicles in the UK because their air conditioning refrigerant doesn't meet legal requirements. The company will adapt the air conditioning systems to use a compliant refrigerant called R1234yf. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS B CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS A CLASS. Units affected: 15,032
Reason
The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements. Remedy: The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-09-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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