2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and problems

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2013 compares

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0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Equipment

Oct 1, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V478000 · 432 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-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.

Risk: The testing conducted by DAG determined that the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite under specific conditions. The resulting fire could spread to additional combustible materials.

Remedy & notes

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines (hoses) designed specifically for R134a. The remedy will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2013 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SL Class years

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Questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, the latest from Oct 1, 2012 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class.