Ran over wheel front cover ripped off

[jaroct78]

My wife ran over a wheel and it ripped off the cover that shields the front wheel motor. The battery cover is ripped in place and fluid is leaking. How bad is it?

 

[RoBoRaT]

My wife ran over a wheel and it ripped off the cover that shields the front wheel motor. The battery cover is ripped in place and fluid is leaking. How bad is it?

I'd schedule service ASAP, if I were you.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-18-16-001_Inspect_M3_and_MY_HV_Battery_for_Underside_Damage_R3.pdf

 

[jaroct78]

Oh I did. Thankfully our appointment is December 8 and not 6 months from now like you sometimes hear on social media

 

[jjrandorin]

Oh I did. Thankfully our appointment is December 8 and not 6 months from now like you sometimes hear on social media

You probably need one sooner than that, I would think. The battery cover is one thing (and could wait)... fluid leaking from a vehicle (any vehicle) normally is not good.

If it were me, now that you have an appointment scheduled, I would drive down to the service center where your appointment is, and tell them:

"I am really sorry to drive down here, I scheduled an appointment and its for the 8th, but I am concerned this is a safety issue because of the fluid leak. Can you take a quick look and see if I am ok to wait until the 8th?"

 

[borland]

Check out this YouTube.com repair video...

Saving Customer $15,300

 

[brkaus]

I just hit something in the middle of the road noooooo!!!

It was dark and I hit something in the middle of the road. Could not even see what it was but it seems small enough to drive over. Massive thud as it hit. Pulled over and theres blue liquid pouring out. Messages of low coolant - save to drive. Then reduced power and reduced speed to 60 mph...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[stopcrazypp]

I pray for you that it is not the coolant connector that is on the battery pack itself. If that is the case, the "official" fix is to replace the whole battery. If it is just a coolant line, that is the best case. It may also be other parts in front, which would cost more than just a coolant line, but would still pale in comparison to the cost of replacing the battery pack.

I would say ditto to the suggestion to just take to service center and have them look at it as an emergency. They usually allow you have priority if it is an urgent issue. Unless you mean your car will be able to remain parked until the appointment, but even then, the coolant may have leaked a lot more by then and car may not be drivable (plan for possibility of car needing to be towed).

 

[Occupied Mars]

I saw some people install this plate on their car, does it help to prevent this issue?

 

[AdamVIP]

It will probably take more of a beating than the plastic but if you run over a wheel its still going to break something.

 

[Occhis]

There after market metal shields that will protect wires and coolant hoses better than the stock fiber/plastic one.

 

[jaroct78]

You probably need one sooner than that, I would think. The battery cover is one thing (and could wait)... fluid leaking from a vehicle (any vehicle) normally is not good.

If it were me, now that you have an appointment scheduled, I would drive down to the service center where your appointment is, and tell them:

"I am really sorry to drive down here, I scheduled an appointment and its for the 8th, but I am concerned this is a safety issue because of the fluid leak. Can you take a quick look and see if I am ok to wait until the 8th?"

I guess I can drive it there. I just hope it makes it

 

[Occhis]

If any warnings come up, call a tow truck. Depending on the damage, this may be a comprehensive insurance claim.

 

[borland]

If any warnings come up, call a tow truck. Depending on the damage, this may be a comprehensive insurance claim.

Collision insurance pays for damage to your car if you hit an object or another vehicle, while comprehensive coverage pays for theft or damage from causes such as bad weather, fire or fallen trees.

 

[darinduvall]

The leaking fluid worries me too. I'd have it towed to the Service Center.

 

[Occhis]

Collision insurance pays for damage to your car if you hit an object or another vehicle, while comprehensive coverage pays for theft or damage from causes such as bad weather, fire or fallen trees.

Comprehensive covers a deer hit, so I thought it would also cover hitting an object. Either way he may have a claim.

 

[VT_EE]

If any warnings come up, call a tow truck. Depending on the damage, this may be a comprehensive insurance claim.

btw - I believe you care will get seen faster if it shows up inoperable on a tow truck.

 

[brkaus]

If there is any damage or bending of the battery frame Tesla will want to replace it. They may even insist on it.

 

[jaroct78]

Comprehensive covers a deer hit, so I thought it would also cover hitting an object. Either way he may have a claim.

Our insurance, state farm labels comprehensive as fallen or flying objects or weather

 

[MountainPass]

That is coolant and I would personally not drive the car until you have it looked at. This may end up being an insurance claim for a battery pack replacement if the coolant fitting is damaged.

 

[jaroct78]

It's looking that way. I take the car in in the next week. I'll keep everyone posted