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Falcon wing door buckled on glass roof
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Wow! I am both surprised and shocked by this story. As an owner of both an S & an X, this is not what I want to hear. Of course, it is only right to share your experience. While not wanting to appear unsympathetic, I can happily report That I have no such issues with mine. But, since it is only two years old (almost), even though I have more miles on mine than you have on yours.
Perhaps I am just luckier than most owners, but I know quite a few others, and this is the first we have heard of this issue.
I hope you can successfully resolve it and Tesla will stand behind their warranty. Good luck to you.
Perhaps I am just luckier than most owners, but I know quite a few others, and this is the first we have heard of this issue.
I hope you can successfully resolve it and Tesla will stand behind their warranty. Good luck to you.
oneplusinc
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Exactly why I traded my X in at 47000mi for a new 911 (aka a well-built car).
Landen420
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FarmerDave
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My 2016 Model X also has over 50,000 miles, and I have never gad this problem.
Redmiata98
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My Jan 2016 X, at 53k does not have this problem but I do have a crack in the black plastic behind the driver’s side front windshield and the falcon door. I just noticed it yesterday but there is no separation only the crack. I quiet regularly open both falcons at the sane time and there are no cracks in the windows.
If you bought it from Tesla, it should be covered under theIr used car warranty. (The 4 year factory warranty probably already expired.) If you bought it elsewhere, take it back to them and tell them they need to replace the glass.
If you bought it from Tesla, it should be covered under theIr used car warranty. (The 4 year factory warranty probably already expired.) If you bought it elsewhere, take it back to them and tell them they need to replace the glass.
rafacq
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Another good reason to always buy a used Tesla from Tesla itself. A warranty on a used car can save money and lots of headaches.
Yes, I had a 2016 Model X that cracked the center glass and falcon door when I dropped friends at the airport and raised the doors in 2018. I drove it to the Tesla service center and was told it happened with some of the earlier models. He checked the VIN and mine was one of the earlier 2016 models.
They fixed it under warranty. No hassle.
DanCar
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I'm afraid some people will take the suggestion of lighting on fire, seriously. This has been known to happen for insurance scam.
KentuckyX
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I think the OP is a “one and done” poster. There are a lot of missing variables in this story. Bought from Tesla? Salvage title? Prior accident involving frame damage? Low VIN?
You may want to get Tesla to reset or recalibrate the FWD for you. The other possibility is to reset them yourself: Model X Reset Techniques
Not related to your issue but I’ve cracked both FWD glasses in the two years we have owned it. I now always remind myself that the sensor sitS between the top of the doors and doesn’t sense a whole lot.
Not related to your issue but I’ve cracked both FWD glasses in the two years we have owned it. I now always remind myself that the sensor sitS between the top of the doors and doesn’t sense a whole lot.
Not purchased from Tesla. Clean title. No accidents. Early Vin
I had the forum connected to my personal email promotion tab which i do not check
I hired a gentleman that does glass repair as the adhesive used was the same as what is used for windshields. Needless to say Tesla did not want to cover it due to miles and age. Also the spine cracked during the entire ordeal.
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