Reggi914

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If the leather is peeling a bit, is this covered by the warranty? Myn is not peeling but when i go on long drives, there is some black pieces of leather (almost like a rough powder) on my hands when i let go of the steering wheel.

Thanks

mario60185

worthless post! you the new worthless poster of the day! jk.

Tru350z

iTrader: (13)

mine does that too and took it to the nissan dealer but they told me its not covered by the warranty.
any suggestion on how to take care of that? or nice thin steering wheel cover?

VandyZ

iTrader: (2)

You can get them to replace it. Abnormal wear. I had this problem with a maxima a few years back. I have also seen it on one other Z. Mine seems to be fine.

Reggi914

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How did you go about doing this?

mwest300zx

Then answer to your question is, yes it is covered under the warranty. Unless it looks like you scratched it, then they will most likely not cover it. And yes it is repairable. My company repairs these types of thing on a daily basis. Quite a few are coverd under the warranty. Once you get it replaced or repaired be sure to use a leather condtioner on the wheel. Absolutely no Armorall or silicone products.

Just contact the dealer, both your sales person and the service writer. Explain the problem (nicely of course) and see where that gets you. It should get resolved at this point. If not ask to speak with the service manager. If you don't get the result you want, then move up the chain of command. Sales manger, general sales manager, general manager of the dealership, owner.

I really don't think you should have much of a problem.

Tru350z

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i actually talked to the manager @ local dealer and he told me it's not covered under the warranty.
i guess i should contact the other local dealer to see if it's covered.
thanks mwest300zx!

VandyZ

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Told them that after 17,000 miles the wheel should not be wearing like it was. They tried to say that it was not a warranty item, but in the end they replaced it. Main argument that on a $27,000 1 year old car should not have a peeling wheel.

Tru350z

iTrader: (13)

that's exactly what i said to my dealer!
hmm...

bobig

iTrader: (3)

when i had my '03 g35c, i had the same problem. infiniti dealership replace the steering wheel no questions asked. i'm dissappointed to see that some dealerships are giving you trouble. good luck.

xjerseyzfinestx

omg thank god some1 brought this up... my steering wheel is peeling like crazy the top part... it looks so bad..anyways i have an appointement to send my car in to get the clutch fixed the throw out bearing and a new disc.. which is under warrenty..but should i also say listen my steering wheel is like peeling and the car is only a year and half old...? how should i basically ask them..cus i thought a steering wheel isnt covered at all but i hope it is... cus it looks terrrible...

iheartZ

the steering wheel is gettin like that beacuse of our sweaty palms and deathgrips that we apply while doing 150 down the interstate hehe but yea my 03 pathfinder does that too. im sure that it should be covered under the warranty...