My Plaid yoke is peeling badly and Tesla is refusing to replace it until the "new and improved" version is released. I have been hearing the new version will be released soon for the last 8 months, but I have now run out of patience! I am now hiring a lawyer to pursue this further.
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Steering yoke class action
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johnnycnote
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Why? It really should be coming this time. Will be in 2024 Model S, so should be soon.
I just don’t get all the lawsuits do anymore. Just drives the cost up on everything. They should have replaced it earlier if you needed it that badly, at least my local SA asked me if I wanted too.
I just don’t get all the lawsuits do anymore. Just drives the cost up on everything. They should have replaced it earlier if you needed it that badly, at least my local SA asked me if I wanted too.
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EVRider-FL
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Do you have another service center you can try? Other people have had their yokes replaced for the same reason. There are probably not enough people in your situation for a class action.
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While you wait clean and sand the area smooth and apply this 12.99 rubberized plastic coating
with a brush
Do both sides to match.
with a brush
Do both sides to match.
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+1 for different SC if possible. I am a bit shocked they wouldn't replace it for you if it's peeling quite a bit. I know some might think I'm a bit out of touch saying I'd be shocked.
My local SC here in Tulsa has always gone above and beyond for me while my car was still in warranty. I even got panels replaced for scratches after a service. They did scratch it but they could have blown me off. No way they would have denied something like my steering wheel peeling.
You got a picture of it? I've read about this but not had a chance to see how bad it is.
Another lame option is a steering wheel cover if you are desperate. I had a 98 Formula with 170k miles that had the wheel start to peel, and the cover got me all the way to 212K!
My local SC here in Tulsa has always gone above and beyond for me while my car was still in warranty. I even got panels replaced for scratches after a service. They did scratch it but they could have blown me off. No way they would have denied something like my steering wheel peeling.
You got a picture of it? I've read about this but not had a chance to see how bad it is.
Another lame option is a steering wheel cover if you are desperate. I had a 98 Formula with 170k miles that had the wheel start to peel, and the cover got me all the way to 212K!
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Member Ed Hart posted this picture in another thread.
Is this typical of the problem?
If so one should be able to fix this with the rubberized tool coating while awaiting a new steering wheel from Tesla.
Can also add a touch of white to tone the black color to a dark grey.
After water sanding smoother and applying the coating it can be water sanded again
when dry and recoated if need be.
Then use your finger or a rag pressing on it while it's drying to give it some texture.
Is this typical of the problem?
If so one should be able to fix this with the rubberized tool coating while awaiting a new steering wheel from Tesla.
Can also add a touch of white to tone the black color to a dark grey.
After water sanding smoother and applying the coating it can be water sanded again
when dry and recoated if need be.
Then use your finger or a rag pressing on it while it's drying to give it some texture.
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My 2021 Plaid is perfect.
Trying my refinish suggestion is quicker than waiting for Tesla.
The mobile service should be able to replace the wheel although an appointment can be a few weeks
if they have the wheel.
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I don't know.I suspect that would void the warranty.
I think my fix would work in the mean time.
It's just a suggestion for someone handy.
I would contact Tesla or visit a service center if possible and show them the peeling to see what they say.
You could document the peeling with them and be put on an order list.
Or you could wait and drive around with a fugly wheel.
You could also just clean it up and paint it without doing a perfect job or wrap it with electrical tape to at least make it better while not voiding the warranty.
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Or they could waste everyone's time and money by bringing in a lawyer over a trivial issue.
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Tesla has been offering to replace the peeling yoke wheels so I don't see the point of a class action lawsuit.
I bought a used 2 year old Plaid with 16k miles that was in perfect condition with a clean service record to avoid any lemon issues.
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It doesn't say if they will replace it at no cost or if the owner has to pay for it if they want it but their yoke is not peeling.
Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
Tesla has started to deliver a new version of its yoke steering wheel and it now features a normal horn....electrek.co
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Just get some of these $4.25 cabinet stops
and put one over the horn button like this
and it will work everytime.
I also added some that I painted flat black on the left side so I don't keep hitting the turn signal when I press the scroll for the next track.
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