Rust (rust on wheel centres/axle ends)

Wilaspira said:

Hi, similar to the electrical gremlins (all to date superficial[?]) there seem to be some common issues on the newly collected vehicles with surface rust on wheel centres/axle ends. My car (a sub 1000 VIN) is suffering from a mild dose of this - see below

front wheel lh

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Rear wheel lh. Note it is as if the metal on centre element this side has been treated in some way ie it has a dark finish much like the front face and no/less visible surface rust? Note also rust to end of wheel bolts (this only seems to be afflicting this wheel)

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front rh

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Is this the same/similar for other new owners?

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Alshammari said:

Hello mate, same issue with mine, did your dealership fix it and if so what was the solution? Asking for a friend

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bbq4133 said:

Mine cleaned it up and sprayed some manner of rust inhibitor on it. It's a TSB.

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bbq4133 said:

Mine cleaned it up and sprayed some manner of rust inhibitor on it. It's a TSB.

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Gren17 said:

Mine also has some on the front bumper, bummer but hopefully they fix it.

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PNW_IG said:

Does the TSB have a number or title? My grenadier is at the dealer and want to mention this while it is being worked on.

Cheers.

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Gren17 said:

Mine also has some on the front bumper, bummer but hopefully they fix it.

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4x4Brick #1561 said:

I've pingged my salesman at Mossy Houston a couple of time since delivery a couple of weeks ago but no response. I have 3 out of 4 tire centers rusting and all the bumper bolts. I hadn't spray but I can. I'm just worried about the rust I'm missing that I don't see.

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bbq4133 said:

Not positive, but the service manager confirmed it.

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PNW_IG said:

Thanks - My service guy cannot find the TSB.

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4x4Brick #1561 said:

I've pingged my salesman at Mossy Houston a couple of time since delivery a couple of weeks ago but no response. I have 3 out of 4 tire centers rusting and all the bumper bolts. I hadn't spray but I can. I'm just worried about the rust I'm missing that I don't see.

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