A/C - Freon (R) R12 Recycling Poster

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Group 02
Service Development


Bulletin Number
02 02 92 (3479)


Woodcliff Lake, NJ
January 1992
Product Engineering


SUBJECT: Freon (R) R12 Recycling Poster


Situation:
We have all become aware of how chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) destroy the stratospheric ozone layer that shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Studies have shown that an increase in cataracts and skin cancer is already evident while the threat of global warming and its effects on our animal population, crop yields and plant life is unsettling to say the least. However, many of your customers may not be aware of the fact that one of the greatest sources of CFC release in the United States is the automobile air conditioning system.

As outlined in S.I. 04 07 90 (3075), dated June 1990, all BMW dealers were required to purchase and use a Freon (R) R12 recycling station by January 1, 1991. This policy was in direct response to various states, and subsequently the federal government, making it illegal to service an automotive A/C unless a recycling machine is used. The same law also requires that technicians, performing the service, be properly trained and certified. It is expected that the EPA will approve programs from ASE, MACS and others in February/March 1992. An additional bulletin will be released when government approval of these certification programs occurs.

Since one of our goals for the '90s is to expand our performance image to quality, safety and social responsibility we firmly believe it is important to make your customers aware of your commitment to preventing the threat CFCs have to both human health and our enviroment.

Under separate cover you will receive a copy of this Service Information Bulletin and two copies of a poster that promotes the fact that you clean and recycle Freon (R) R12 in a safe and efficient manner. We recommend that you remove the "Staying Beautiful One Year" poster that you have framed in the customer reception area and install this new poster. If you wish to order additional posters call Walter Ford at (201) 307-4247 and ask for poster no. ZU-0-2 91-42.