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sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
I'm actually quite. Concerned with this. Anyone know insider info on whether this will be a warranty issue?
WJ
WJ
kevincwelch
Active Member
It would be a real disaster for Tesla if it weren't. To think: Leather seats and posts unraveling within two weeks of deliveries! This could be a major ding for Tesla in terms of quality control.
sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
True that ... I am also thinking of what the cost would be to fix this for them ... as we mentioned, any minor hiccup in a cash flow system in this fledgling company could also ding them where it hurts ...
They also have quite a few service people and service centers on the payroll. Not a whole lot of mechanical service needed for another year, but in the meantime, they'll be busy with retrofits and rework over the next 6-9 months, while the kinks are worked out.
Center Console installs
Cubby Installs
Lighted visor retrofits
Pano roof shade retrofits
Installation of Jump Seats
Side leather pillar wear?
other warranty items..
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
It's not apparent what kind of relatively easy retrofit solution is possible. If it takes a redesign of the post, then it can get quite costly.
But Tesla definitely should tackle this problem quickly while there aren't too many Model S out yet.
But Tesla definitely should tackle this problem quickly while there aren't too many Model S out yet.
Tommy
Member
An observation….it seems like Tesla "froze" the interior design at least a year ago; the interior basically unchanged since the October 2011 Fremont factory event. This abnormal wear can be lumped in with the rest of the interior issues that were identified long ago (cup holder placement, no door storage, missing rear storage, etc). This will all be resolved once Tesla begins getting cash flow.
kevincwelch
Active Member
So, I stopped by the Tesla Store in Skokie, IL today. It was opened Friday. They have a Signature Series red with white leather on static display (VIN 5YJSAAP6CFR00110). The seat posts/B-pillars/whatever did not look that bad, although they did show more wear and tear compared to other areas. Attached are my photos.
Passenger Side
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Driver Side
Passenger Side
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Driver Side
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
I'm pretty sure that the company that supplies the seats rents space at the Fremont plant and finishes the seats there (finished seats take up a lot of volume & more expensive to ship than flat parts).
That said, hopefully Tesla is seeing these pics & is able to get this corrected quickly (if not already corrected). No doubt this is a warranty repair if it occurs.
That said, hopefully Tesla is seeing these pics & is able to get this corrected quickly (if not already corrected). No doubt this is a warranty repair if it occurs.
ChadS
Last tank of gas: March 2009
Our car is just over a week old, but I don't see any wear there.
I tried getting in and out of the car, and I didn't touch it. But then my legs are kind of short. I notice that if I scoot the seat back all the way, it does go a ways behind that post, so somebody with long legs would be a lot more likely to hit it.
I tried getting in and out of the car, and I didn't touch it. But then my legs are kind of short. I notice that if I scoot the seat back all the way, it does go a ways behind that post, so somebody with long legs would be a lot more likely to hit it.
Yep, and display cars often end up with their seats all the way back, too, so I think you're much more likely to see this type of wear there.
So, me. We'll see how bad it is once I get mine and what, if anything, Tesla would do about it if it does become a problem. I'd hope they'd rectify it, but if they didn't, this would be one thing I wouldn't be TOO pissed about.
sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
Looks like, in addition to the center console storage bin modification, we will need a B-Pillar wear-and-tear cover modification ....
smorgasbord
Active Member
AustinPowers
Total Smeghead
Is there any news on this topic?
Have any of the new owners here on the forum had problems with wear like this?
Has anyone had any reply by Tesla on the topic?
Have any of the new owners here on the forum had problems with wear like this?
Has anyone had any reply by Tesla on the topic?
ToddRLockwood
Active Member
I wonder whether this has anything to do with how people are climbing into their cars: feet first or butt first. After owning a couple of Ferraris, I became accustomed to climbing in butt first, then swinging both legs in.
lolachampcar
Well-Known Member
Possible B Pillar Rub
I have seen a few posts mentioning a "B Pillar Rub" getting in and out of the car. Has anyone seen any wear in this area and, if you have, would you please post a picture or two of the area?
I have seen a few posts mentioning a "B Pillar Rub" getting in and out of the car. Has anyone seen any wear in this area and, if you have, would you please post a picture or two of the area?
There was a thread on this before which includes pictures
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/10552-Seat-post-wear
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