Rust (rust on wheel centres/axle ends)

[Gren17]

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?

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

 

[bbq4133]

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

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

 

[Gren17]

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

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

 

[PNW_IG]

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

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.

 

[Cheshire cat]

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

A bit of rust converter on that bolt would turn it black and help it blend in even more.

 

[bbq4133]

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.

Not positive, but the service manager confirmed it.

 

[4x4Brick #1561]

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

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.

 

[bbq4133]

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.

My understanding is that it's the typical surface rust on the hub that exists but you typically don't actually see given the obvious (wheels/hub caps). That being said, I'd much rather have it cleaned off than not!

 

[PNW_IG]

Not positive, but the service manager confirmed it.

Thanks - My service guy cannot find the TSB.

 

[bbq4133]

Thanks - My service guy cannot find the TSB.

I will ask them when I get a chance. They even had to order a special product for it, a rust inhibitor.

 

[Norb-TX]

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.

Mine too.

 

[bbq4133]

FWIW this is what my dealer got to address the issue (completely forgot I took this picture, my apologies!).