85k mi "CPO Warranty" MS bushings - warranty or no?

[kpeters000]

I have a 2015 MS bought used from Tesla under the old +4y/+50k used vehicle warranty, and it is still under that warranty coverage for another 4 months/7k miles.

I'm in the process of selling it, and just got the vehicle inspected. The inspection came back as all pass, but the inspecting tech noted in a comment "Fore and Aft link bushings starting to tear". Obviously I want a clean bill of health upon sale. Tesla service is being classic Tesla service and not communicating anything effectively at all, and just slapped me with a $2700 estimate to repair.

1. Is this covered under warranty? I have never had to replace any bushings on any of my previous vehicles until at LEAST 100k miles.
2. The estimate is citing a replacement of the whole link assembly, rather than just the bushing (like every other vehicle I've worked on). Are these bushings replaceable independently?

 

[vcor]

It's confusing, but Tesla typically has an "estimate" until they determine the item is covered under warranty. For example, if you were in an accident and the suspension was damaged, it would not be covered under warranty. Before Tesla sees the car, they have no idea if the car is covered under warranty or not (due to damage). Yes, it seems a bit silly, at least to me, but that's the way they have gone. If Tesla feels there are more parts that have failed under warranty, I say great - let them replace all of it. Now a few words of warning. Is it possible these parts were damaged, perhaps due to a severe pothole or driving onto a curb? If so, it might not be covered under warranty.

 

[MP3Mike]

I think bushings are considered a "wear" item and not covered under the warranty. As far as replacing just the bushing itself, Tesla doesn't do that. However, you might be able to find a third party shop that could source compatible bushings and just replace them.

As far as how long they last, they won't last as long on a Model S because it weighs so much more than the average ICE car you likely had.

 

[WallysRide]

Total cost should be less than half Tesla's estimate if you use an indy mechanic (doesn't have to be Tesla specialist for this work) and you buy the parts yourself. I bought Sidem aftermarket parts because they were recommended both on this forum and by Electrical Garage.