Seat Ripping After 25K Miles

[2DR OVRLND]

Hey guys, let me preface this by saying I have the black perforated leather seats offered as an option on top of the cloth for the rubicon trim. Yesterday I noticed a small hole in the left side of the front drivers side seat. I understand that its likely from being compressed and decompressed frequently with each entry/exit of my jeep but come on it’s only been 25k miles. This is frustrating but would be substantially less frustrating if it’s still covered under warranty- thoughts?

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[John VonJeep]

Yikes. It’s totally going to depend on your dealer.

If it’s not covered, go to a shop that specializes in automotive upholstery. They can probably install some kind of patch/panel on that side that will cover the damage and prevent a recurrence. And a good shop will make it look like it came that way from the factroy. Good luck.

 

[jludave]

thoughts?

Bring it to dealer and have them take a look.

 

[gsbrockman]

This is frustrating but would be substantially less frustrating if it’s still covered under warranty- thoughts?

 

[Bandit59]

Hey guys, let me preface this by saying I have the black perforated leather seats offered as an option on top of the cloth for the rubicon trim. Yesterday I noticed a small hole in the left side of the front drivers side seat. I understand that its likely from being compressed and decompressed frequently with each entry/exit of my jeep but come on it’s only been 25k miles. This is frustrating but would be substantially less frustrating if it’s still covered under warranty- thoughts?

With only 25k miles why is this not coverd unless it past 36 months

 

[Bayrat]

Is that part of the seat leather or vinyl? I've never seen leather do that so quickly. Although I have seen the stitching come apart on the Jeep leather seats. I'm interested in how this plays out, good luck.

 

[garykk]

That rip is in the vinyl bolster. Surprised at only 25 k miles, the perforated seats are supposed to be made by Katskins.

 

[Valpo Jeep]

If it’s a defect in material they will likely cover it.

 

[FarmFED]

Chris, Please let us know how it goes with the warranty coverage. If not covered and you are close to Marietta, Georgia there is leather shop that repaired my wife's E-550 AMG with 28k miles that had a worst puncture tear on the perforated passenger seat. He also reconditioned both front seats to like new for a perfect match for around one hundred and fifty. If needed I forward you the shop info as I kept their card in her vehicle.

 

[2DR OVRLND]

Chris, Please let us know how it goes with the warranty coverage. If not covered and you are close to Marietta, Georgia there is leather shop that repaired my wife's E-550 AMG with 28k miles that had a worst puncture tear on the perforated passenger seat. He also reconditioned both front seats to like new for a perfect match for around one hundred and fifty. If needed I forward you the shop info as I kept their card in her vehicle.

I’ll keep y’all posted. Thanks for the advice.

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