Dealer replaced rusted fenders

[gsd1214]

For all of you guys out there..if you are experiencing rusted or bubbling paint near the wheel well. Even if it's just surface rust (didn't rust all the way through from inside)
give your local dealer a call, they will fix it. This design flaw does not only apply to the mk4's but mk5's as well. although when I first called in, the service manager claimed that on the mk5's, the tsb will only affect the tdi not gas (BS) but I asked them to submit a complaint anyway and it got approved no problem.
both fenders replaced and repainted w/ new foam pad and wheel well design which will not rub against the fender.

 

[HereticByDefault]

Are you lowered, or did rust just start happening there?

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[gsd1214]

They just started one day.. First on the driver side fender and then pass. side....the foam piece behind the wheel well is soaking wet, which will chafe away the paint and rust the fenders
If you google, it's quite common... it will rust regardless of lowered car

Some additional info

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=387456

 

[karls.gti]

Most manufacturers have a warranty against this, some of them are a lifetime warranty. I think Vw's warranty even covers the frame, it's their anti-corrosion "promise". I'd have to look in the manual to see exactly what it's called and how long it's covered.

No dealer can hassle you about it though unless the paint was chipped or the fender was broken.....if anyone encounters a dealer who wants to throw a fit then don't hesitate to call VWOA.

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[dingosteeda]

12 year/unlimited miles on mkvs

 

[gsd1214]

some more info for those who need it
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/fender-rust-VW-TDI-repair.htm

 

[Qfactor]

Guys,

thanks for the heads up. I called up my local dealership. they'll take a look at the car later today.

both my front fenders are showing this issue.

Q

 

[gsd1214]

Glad it helps

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