Mercedes-Benz SL Class Recall R/2012/127: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- P201
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SL Class vehicles. On a short production run certain SL Class vehicles had their air conditioning systems filled with the wrong refrigerant. The dealer will replace the refrigerant with a version which is less flammable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the refrigerant with a version which is less flammable.
Are You Affected?
SL Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P201 or the DVSA reference R/2012/127. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class, A Class (177), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 16 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/110 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/120 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/134 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/132 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/131 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2012/091 on 29 Nov 2012, for floor mat may impede accelerator pedal. The one launched after it was R/2012/148 on 4 Dec 2012, for bonnet catch may release. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/127, launched 30 November 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.