http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/mercedes/sl-classThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 03:01:41 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveMercedes-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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/mercedes/sl-class/recalls/000049593001616813000000342/recall.aspxMon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT