Anyone have this happen??

[Megsxr750]

Looks like a crack in the paint that is located on the bottom corner of the tailgate. I'm afraid this could start to rust at some point, sooner than later. I'm going to head to the dealership in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else have this happen??

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[Dan S]

Your magnesium tailgate is not likely to rust...

 

[Megsxr750]

Yeah yeah, it wont rust but it can corrode. I have read that magnesium corrodes easily, it doesn't have a reddish color but a dull gray color so I guess it will blend right in. I'll still have it checked.

 

[robaw]

Yeah yeah, it wont rust but it can corrode. I have read that magnesium corrodes easily, it doesn't have a reddish color but a dull gray color so I guess it will blend right in. I'll still have it checked.

Probably good to at least get it "on the record" by your dealer, even if they don't do anything about it. If it gets worse then you can say "I told ya so" and you should have a legit warranty claim.

 

[roaniecowpony]

The tailgate is mag?

 

[robaw]

The tailgate is mag?

The inner part is cast magnesium for added strength, the outer is aluminum. At least that's what I've read.

 

[JeepCares]

Looks like a crack in the paint that is located on the bottom corner of the tailgate. I'm afraid this could start to rust at some point, sooner than later. I'm going to head to the dealership in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else have this happen??

Hi Megsxr750,
We understand your concern. Let us know how your appointment goes. If you need any additional assistance, please send us a private message and we'll be happy to help!
Lydia
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

[Sean L]

Use some touch up paint over that. Pretty simple.

 

[Megsxr750]

I just went to the dealership and they took pics to send in to FCA, waiting for a response. I also checked a tailgate on a Sport S they had on the lot and it had the same issue. Might want to check your Jeep.

 

[gsxr310]

OP, can you give me an exact location of this? Can't tell from the pic

 

[Megsxr750]

OP, can you give me an exact location of this? Can't tell from the pic

Bottom corner of the tailgate.

 

[roaniecowpony]

My opinion is the outer skin is simply crimped over the inner panel and sealed with a soft compound at the location of the photo. I believe you're seeing cracking of the sealant.

 

[PadreFreddie]

My opinion is the outer skin is simply crimped over the inner panel and sealed with a soft compound at the location of the photo. I believe you're seeing cracking of the sealant.

Good guess, I think the OP wants a new Jeep over that.....

 

[Megsxr750]

Good guess, I think the OP wants a new Jeep over that.....

Not a whole new Jeep, I was just hoping I could get a new body put on the frame, that’s all.

 

[PadreFreddie]

Not a whole new Jeep, I was just hoping I could get a new body put on the frame, that’s all.

Knowing the way that Jeep operates, they'll put a new tailgate on first and wait for the next part to fall off, good luck!

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