Cracked roof, any chance it's covered under warranty?

[whizfish]

I discovered my 23 MYLR roof is cracked. Three questions:
Is there any safety risk if I continue driving this for a while (see below)?
Any chance this is covered under Tesla's warranty or should I just move ahead with an insurance claim with AAA?
Is it important/essential to get this repaired by Tesla and not someone in AAA's "glass network"?

The situation is slightly complicated by the fact that I'm leaving in two days to drive from California to Maine where we'll stay for 6 months. First available SC appointment (in Massachusetts, 2 1/2 hours from our house in Maine) is 5/31.

Thanks for any advice.

p.s. I'm virtually certain the crack is unrelated to the roof rack. Tesla installed the rack and it's easy to see that there is at least 1/16" of clearance between the base of the rack and the glass. I know sometimes these can be installed poorly and impinge on the glass, but I don't believe that's what's going on here.

 

[jjrandorin]

Any chance this is covered under Tesla's warranty or should I just move ahead with an insurance claim with AAA?

Doesnt look like there is any chance it would be covered under warranty to me. There is a huge chip in the glass right along the crack lines, that looks like external damage (thus not warranty).

 

[andaconda]

Looks like a stress crack where the cross bar was mounted.

 

[Oparide]

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I discovered my 23 MYLR roof is cracked. Three questions:
Is there any safety risk if I continue driving this for a while (see below)?
Any chance this is covered under Tesla's warranty or should I just move ahead with an insurance claim with AAA?
Is it important/essential to get this repaired by Tesla and not someone in AAA's "glass network"?

The situation is slightly complicated by the fact that I'm leaving in two days to drive from California to Maine where we'll stay for 6 months. First available SC appointment (in Massachusetts, 2 1/2 hours from our house in Maine) is 5/31.

Thanks for any advice.

p.s. I'm virtually certain the crack is unrelated to the roof rack. Tesla installed the rack and it's easy to see that there is at least 1/16" of clearance between the base of the rack and the glass. I know sometimes these can be installed poorly and impinge on the glass, but I don't believe that's what's going on here.

I just got my 2023 MYLR roof replaced a few days ago. Mine had a much smaller stone chip which they said was the culprit. I had to pay my 1,000 dollar deductible.

 

[Oparide]

I just got my 2023 MYLR roof replaced a few days ago. Mine had a much smaller stone chip which they said was the culprit. I had to pay my 1,000 dollar deductible.

 

[Oparide]

I drove it 4,000 miles on a road trip while it was cracked which didn’t hurt anything that I could tell. I think you’re ok

 

[jay1122]

There is a huge chip at the middle. It means money bye bye.

 

[Unclepaul]

If tesla can point to an impact point, then the repair is on you. Worth talking to them to see if this is a common issue. They might warranty the replacement if that is the case.

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

There was a bad batch of welds done on the piece that the roof rack hooks onto. When they are no good the tightening of the mount screws can be enough to pull the hole shebang into the glass. That or it could be on the edge of failure and loading up the rack does it.

The piece of glass missing is consistent with impact damage but could also be a breakout where the crack changed path.

Is the rack at all loose and/or if you swing on it do you hear metal on glass? Either of those signs would indicate busted up weld aka warranty bodywork plus glass required.

 

[stopcrazypp]

The chip on the glass bodes bad for Tesla covering it. If you can trace it to the roof rack however, there is a chance they may cover it. As others mention, see if there is flex such that the rack might touch the glass.

 

[gaswalla]

There is an impact point. It’s unlucky for you

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

Looks like a stress crack where the cross bar was mounted.

It could be a nasty coincidence that it is leading right towards the centre of the rack mount. Or....

With the history of welds giving way I feel it would be a good idea to let Tesla handle it so they can body shop it at the same time if that is what it is.

 

[CyberShy]

No way will they cover this under warranty.

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

No way will they cover this under warranty.

Why so sure? Have you not read all the posts about roof cracks? I have. There are a few where the weld gave out causing warranty body work to be done before a new roof could be fitted.

 

[Loucks Lion]

My 2020 M3 LR roof developed a crack a few months ago and Tesla service replaced it under warranty after inspection to determine it was not caused by external object. I think the process is fair.

 

[Iron]

Any chance this is covered under Tesla's warranty or should I just move ahead with an insurance claim with AAA?

Only one way to find out. Nothing tried... nothing done.

 

[patmurphey]

Zero deductible comprehensive insurance is cheap (at least here in NJ). Saved me with 3 deer and many windshields and it has been "no fault" with no effect on premiums when I have made claims.

 

[DrDiesel1]

The missing piece of glass is not impact damage. It's chip-out.
The crack is from stress at the roof rack stanchion . IDK who would install
a rack on a car with a class roof. If Tesla instated, it's on them unless
you can prove it wasn't overloaded. Good luck with that!

IMO, you should remove the rack when they replace the glass and sell it.

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

It's a good system if you weld the lugs on properly. You have to be extremely careful loading it up but that's a risk you take.