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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 11:14 AM
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Leather Bubble on Dashboard....

My 2019 has just developed this bubble on the dashboard right in front of the steering wheel. Has anyone else ever had this problem? This SL has been parked in a enclosed garage from the beginning and never ever sits out in the sun very long.
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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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There is also a little bubble on the cluster cover. Change in humidity and temp?
It's covered under warranty and needs an upper dash replacement if it stays/gets worse...
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I have an appointment next Monday for them to look at it and also the lumbar adjustment on both seats which they did not fix last time.
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A bit disappointed that the dealership said they would not have the dash finished until next Tuesday. That will be 8 days at the dealership. Maybe they had to find a new cow and tan the leather to spec. 😊
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Well it is a German cow; Covid restrictions on importation and all:
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Just wondering about the hold up. When I dropped the SL off last Monday morning there were 5 service writers on staff for my car and one other. Monday mornings are usually very busy.
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A bit disappointed that the dealership said they would not have the dash finished until next Tuesday. That will be 8 days at the dealership. Maybe they had to find a new cow and tan the leather to spec. 😊
Naw, they just wanted to go cruising in your car.
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