VE berlina pvc seat frame cracking

[redgumtree]

Hi there,
My 09 VE berlina sedan,front Plastic/PVC seat frame on the drivers side is cracking (the very thin frame just under the seat material, and is now about 150 mm long).

My question is : My warranty runs out next may, do you think that I would have a legitimate claim for repair or replacement under the general warranty that came with the car?
cheers
Peter

[IGNITIONSV6]

Mines like it too. should be able to get it replaced under warranty

[WallyBasher]

I just got mine replaced last week. It's a known issue and they have a new mounting system for it. Just call the service department and tell them, just should book it in as a warranty repair. Less then 40 mins later it was done for me. (waited for the car).

[Gokz777]

I just got mine replaced last week. It's a known issue and they have a new mounting system for it. Just call the service department and tell them, just should book it in as a warranty repair. Less then 40 mins later it was done for me. (waited for the car).

did it cost you anything?

[stirringaxe]

Look at this post which says it all....
cracked drivers seat trim on VE Berlina

[redgumtree]

Hi there,
My 09 VE berlina sedan,front Plastic/PVC seat frame on the drivers side is cracking (the very thin frame just under the seat material, and is now about 150 mm long).

My question is : My warranty runs out next may, do you think that I would have a legitimate claim for repair or replacement under the general warranty that came with the car?
cheers
Peter

Just an update:
The local dealer replaced the cracked seat trim and installed stronger steel brackets. Also replaced the rear high level LED brake light in the rear window, both under warranty and absolutely no fuss or bother.

Tried to get the front grill also replaced because the black painted chrome was flaking off in a big way, they disallowed the claim saying that "stone chips" had caused the black paint to fail!

They suggested that maybe it would be better to remove the black paint in the first place and just have the nice looking plastic chrome showing.

I agreed with them, but dont know what method to use for removing the paint and not the Chrome?
Anyone on here know what to use on the paint....thinners? Acetone?

Pete

[koins76]

Tried to get the front grill also replaced because the black painted chrome was flaking off in a big way, they disallowed the claim saying that "stone chips" had caused the black paint to fail!

They suggested that maybe it would be better to remove the black paint in the first place and just have the nice looking plastic chrome showing.

I agreed with them, but dont know what method to use for removing the paint and not the Chrome?
Anyone on here know what to use on the paint....thinners? Acetone?

Pete

Stones apparently!