Refrigerant - Warnings/Precautions

BULLETIN NUMBER
SB92-12-003



ISSUE DATE
August 20, 1992



GROUP
HEATING & A/C



A/C REFRIGERANT BLENDS WARNING


AFFECTED VEHICLES

All Isuzu models equipped with air conditioning.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Some new "alternative" A/C refrigerant blends, such as SUVA-52, have recently been marketed in the automotive service industry as replacements for R-12. These blends are not approved by Isuzu for use in current A/C systems:

^ Use of any A/C refrigerant blend will void the Isuzu warranty on affected parts and labor.

^ Use of refrigerant blends can cause A/C system failure and higher emission levels.

^ Refrigerant blends can become flammable under certain conditions.