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Old 08-24-2013, 07:00 AM
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I have no idea how this happened, wondering if this has happened to anyone else.
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I have no idea how this happened, wondering if this has happened to anyone else.
I should add, this is on the drivers side
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Someone must have kneeled or stepped there.
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The leatherette is known to crack. This especially true in cold weather where temperature differentials make the material brittle over time. I had to replace tiny cracks in the driver seat 4 times. The dealer replaced under warranty. Hope this helps!
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The leatherette is known to crack...
That piece is plastic. Only explanation is a fair amount of force in a concentrated area.
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Originally Posted by pmxant
The leatherette is known to crack. This especially true in cold weather where temperature differentials make the material brittle over time. I had to replace tiny cracks in the driver seat 4 times. The dealer replaced under warranty. Hope this helps!

so is this covered under warranty? that is great news! I will get this fixed before my warranty runs out
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no sorry, this probably is not covered under warranty as this is just a plastic piece. normal wear and tear...

As said before, it looks like someone put their knee down on that piece, cracking it.
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Chances are it's not covered under warranty but it never hurts to ask!

But I agree either someone put their knee on it or stood on the corner of the seat.

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no sorry, this probably is not covered under warranty as this is just a plastic piece. normal wear and tear...

As said before, it looks like someone put their knee down on that piece, cracking it.
geeeezzz....i am the only one that goes in and out of that side, can't recall how or when i did this, it surprises me that it could be cracked just like that, cheap piece of plastic! hope it is also cheap to replace!
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Originally Posted by pmxant
The leatherette is known to crack. This especially true in cold weather where temperature differentials make the material brittle over time. I had to replace tiny cracks in the driver seat 4 times. The dealer replaced under warranty. Hope this helps!
What exactly do you mean by 'leatherette'? I thought the seats were leather?
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