Mercedes Benz Sl Class: Risk Of Fire

Mercedes-Benz SL Class Recall Summary Four Mercedes-Benz SL Class vehicles from a short production run were filled with the wrong air conditioning refrigerant during manufacturing. In the event of a severe frontal crash that also damages the refrigerant line, an engine compartment fire could occur. Mercedes-Benz will replace the refrigerant with a less flammable version.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS. Units affected: 4

Reason

On a short production run certain SL Class vehicles had their air conditioning systems filled with the wrong refrigerant. Under normal driving there is not a safety risk. However should the vehicle be involved in a very heavy frontal impact accident which occurs in conjunction with a fracture of the refrigerant line it is possible that an engine compartment fire may occur. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the refrigerant with a version which is less flammable.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2012-11-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6ab89094-cecb-4ed4-b1c4-f5bee3f327de