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A-Class, B-Class, CLA, SL was recalled on 27 March 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00488/20. Environment risk reported by Germany. Refrigerant of type R134a is used in the air conditioning system.

Alert NumberA12/00488/20
BrandMercedes- Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberType-approval number: e1 *2007/46*1007*00 to 01, e1*2007/46*0928*00 to 04, e1*2007/46*0751*00 to 06, e1*2007/46*1163*00, e1*2007/46*0803*00 to 03, e1*2007/46*0937*00 to 01, Types: 117, 176, 242, 246, 176 AMG, 231, 231 AMG
Published27 March 2020

Risk Description

Refrigerant of type R134a is used in the air conditioning system.As a result, the affected vehicles do not meet the requirements for type approval. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Type-approval directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Passenger car.

🌍 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a environment hazard related to A-Class, B-Class, CLA, SL.

About this risk

This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.

Recommended action

Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.

Who is at risk?

While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.

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