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🧸 Product DE BG DK EE FI GR HR HU IE LU THE NETHERLANDS PL PT SI SK March 27, 2020

Mercedes- Benz — A-Class, B-Class, CLA, SL

Passenger car.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: 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.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2359 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Some Mercedes-Benz cars have a problem with the air conditioning. They use a refrigerant called R134a. This does not meet the safety rules.

What's happening? These cars were made with the wrong refrigerant. This makes them unsafe to drive.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these cars, you might be at risk. Check if your car is on the list.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. They will fix the air conditioning for free. Ask your dealer or doctor if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mercedes- Benz
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 27, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000838

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes- Benz — A-Class, B-Class, CLA, SL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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