Yoke airbag line is really noticeable?

[WilliamG]

I had noticed in the picture of the yoke in Motortrend's article a weird imperfection on it. My neighbor is stalking his new Plaid (he can't get it till Saturday), and I noticed the same imperfection. You think this is the airbag line, and why is it so darn visible?

2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Review: So, Is It Good or a Gimmick?

Is Tesla's unconventional new steering yoke the way forward or a step backward?

www.motortrend.com

https://imgur.com/Dt4cr5P

 

[glide]

My P85D had the same line. Not sure if they have ever been able to correct it.

 

[anthonyj]

That’s where the airbag opens. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. I’ve had BMWs and Mercedes with the same thing

 

[jakman76]

Same on mine - Plaid. Asked for a service apptmt to fix - they say that's the way all look.

 

[cassiri]

mine has at the same

 

[WilliamG]

mine has at the same

Yep. Seen a lot of these - all have it. No biggie.

 

[HFh]

I have the same. I only ever remember or notice it when I see a thread like this one. I'd appreciate it if y'all would stop bringing it up.

 

[URBAN LEGEND]

You don’t notice it. Your attention goes to the zip code coming up. Since you’ll be there instantly.

 

[WilliamG]

You don’t notice it. Your attention goes to the zip code coming up. Since you’ll be there instantly.

^ He’s not wrong.

 

[SlyCooper_18]

Same on mine - Plaid. Asked for a service apptmt to fix - they say that's the way all look.

It's funny because this condition would never be accepted during PPAP process at any OEM, yet it's very common in production vehicles (all OEMs). DAB covers are a pain in the ass to produce with perfect appearance due to the critical safety nature of various dimensions which impact airbag deployment. The tear-seam has less thickness, as it's the point at which the cover breaks when the airbag deploys. Varying thickness between the tear-seam and the rest of the cover creates higher potential for variation in resin cooling rate which can create surface defects (more commonly sink marks). It's consider the most critical aspect of DAB covers, along with the outer gage points which impact horn function. Unfortunately, the service center is right, as if that condition exists, it's most likely inherent in the steel of the injection mold used by the supplier.

Is the cover the same as was used on the last gen S? Or shared with any other vehicles? Tesla could have carried over the tooling to save money. Condition is more common on molds with higher shot count as the steel wears and allows more room for plastic.

 

[theslimshadyist]

Gotta love the Yoke Worm..... NOT!