Service Bulletin for Peeling Steering Wheel Cover?

IlliniBimmer · 04-02-2008, 10:40 AM

I have a 2006 330i and the dealer is giving me a hard time about replacing the peeling steering wheel cover, saying it's normal wear and tear. It sounds like a fairly common problem according to this board....anyone know if there is a service bulletin for the problem?

BMWI6 · 04-02-2008, 10:56 AM

Lol.....i actually got mine replaced today!!!!! they did it in 5 minutes.

shragon · 04-02-2008, 11:34 AM

i got mine replaced under warranty, no questions asked. also got the interior door pull replace as it was peeling too.

have you tried talking to a different SA or manager?

if those options have failed, i'd find another dealer to go to and/or call up bmwna.

good luck!

200Duece · 04-02-2008, 12:14 PM

Warranty repair item. get it replaced.

maximka · 04-02-2008, 01:34 PM

+1

Frosty · 04-02-2008, 04:13 PM

my steering wheel is starting to peel as well... minor... but it is starting

~Frosty

Double White · 04-02-2008, 11:53 PM

What do u guys mean by peeling steering wheel?

David1 · 04-03-2008, 10:10 AM

The dealer just replaced the cover on my X3

SanDiegoBuff · 04-03-2008, 12:01 PM

I'm taking my wife's '06 325i in on Monday morning for the same issues. Peeling on the steering wheel and on the drivers door pull. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm expecting a fight to get it covered under warranty, but it's definitely not normal wear and tear on a 2 year old car!

fanbase · 04-03-2008, 02:15 PM

my steering wheel is starting to peel too...and yes only just slightly too.

the black material at 9 o'clock and above the volume controls on the wheel, near where the wheel connects to the horn/airbag/etc.

is that similar to what others are experiencing?

ditto on the handle pull too...its looks like finger nail marks. very small but irritating nonetheless...

hopefully they swap it out for ya!

BMWI6 · 04-03-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanbase

my steering wheel is starting to peel too...and yes only just slightly too.

the black material at 9 o'clock and above the volume controls on the wheel, near where the wheel connects to the horn/airbag/etc.

is that similar to what others are experiencing?

ditto on the handle pull too...its looks like finger nail marks. very small but irritating nonetheless...

hopefully they swap it out for ya!

same here

Brunotheboxer · 04-03-2008, 02:32 PM

my hand pull is all f-ed up and getting replaced next week. the steering wheel is still fine. do any of you with the bad steering wheels has zsp?

F32Fleet · 04-03-2008, 02:51 PM

What's the extent???

fanbase · 04-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

my hand pull is all f-ed up and getting replaced next week. the steering wheel is still fine. do any of you with the bad steering wheels has zsp?

yeah, mine is zsp...

i got a pic from a different thread and put an arrow showing where its starting to peel.

SanDiegoBuff · 04-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

my hand pull is all f-ed up and getting replaced next week. the steering wheel is still fine. do any of you with the bad steering wheels has zsp?

Sport here too.

Brunotheboxer · 04-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanbase

yeah, mine is zsp...

i got a pic from a different thread and put an arrow showing where its starting to peel.

thanx for the reply. if mine scratches i'm sure my dealer will replace it. they have been very very good to bruno.

JackMac · 04-03-2008, 02:54 PM

Had this on our LR3 and dealer replaced under warrantee without question. This is premature wear. There was some speculation in other threads that it is brought on by certain hand creams interacting with the leather. Makes sense, as my wife drove the LR3 and uses those products.

fanbase · 04-03-2008, 03:03 PM

ok pic won't upload...but im sure everyone gets the idea...haha

SanDiegoBuff · 04-03-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JackMac

Had this on our LR3 and dealer replaced under warrantee without question. This is premature wear. There was some speculation in other threads that it is brought on by certain hand creams interacting with the leather. Makes sense, as my wife drove the LR3 and uses those products.

That was my first thought... she loves the Armorall, thought that may have something to do with it... seems to be pretty common with the '06's though. I told her to lay off all the product and just give it a nice dry buff if it gets dirty though, just in case.

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fanbase estate 1 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2007 e91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington D.C./München iTrader: (0)	my steering wheel is starting to peel too...and yes only just slightly too. the black material at 9 o'clock and above the volume controls on the wheel, near where the wheel connects to the horn/airbag/etc. is that similar to what others are experiencing? ditto on the handle pull too...its looks like finger nail marks. very small but irritating nonetheless... hopefully they swap it out for ya! __________________ 2007 TiAg 328xi Touring: 6AT, Sports, Cold Weather, Thule Cross bars. The Sports Wagon Association:www.velocityresource.com "A sports wagon, by contrast, conveys an effortless and consolidated sense of self, a worldliness and maturity. You are more than just available; you're eligible."- Dan Neil
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