Caution - Sourcing Of Aftermarket A/C Refrigerant R-134A (SSM54657)

WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2012-01-11
Reference number: SSM54657

CAUTION - SOURCING OF AFTERMARKET A/C REFRIGERANT R-134A

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM54657, Date of Issue: January 11, 2012

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover Evoque; Freelander; LR2; Range Rover Classic; Range Rover; New Range Rover; Defender; Discovery 1; Discovery 2; LR3; LR4; Range Rover Sport
SECTION:	Electrical
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	Range Rover Evoque; Freelander; LR2; Range Rover Classic; Range Rover; New Range Rover; Defender; Discovery 1; Discovery 2; LR3; LR4; Range Rover Sport

SYMPTOM

208000 Climate Control

Concern

Land Rover and many other Motor Manufactures currently recommend the use of the refrigerant R-134a for use in its Air Conditioning Systems. It has been brought to Land Rovers attention that R-134a has been the subject of counterfeiting by unscrupulous suppliers who pass off other products (R-40) for R-134a to unsuspecting users.

CONTENT

These other counterfeit products can be extremely toxic, flammable and highly reactive when exposed to Aluminium.

Action

Land Rovers production vehicles are not at risk as we source our refrigerant from a reliable source. This Bulletin has been issued to warn our Global Land Rover Dealer Network to be cautious when sourcing Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a for Aftermarket use in the workshop and to ensure that it is bought from a reputable source.