Road Damage to Rocker Fairing

[Ward L]

I ran over a relatively small chunk of truck tire on the freeway last week and it damaged the right rear wind flap. That is prolly not the name of it, but it is the piece hanging down in front of the rear tire. When I first saw the damage, I couldn’t imagine how it happened. I tried to push it back into place and of course it is not easy to do and I was not able to fix it. I don’t like the plastic bumpers and plastic body parts around the wheels just for this reason. I think they are a little on the flimsy side and prone to damage. I will try again to fix it or take it into the shop for repairs.

I get a lot of positive feedback from others when driving this vehicle. I’m happy I have it and enjoy driving it. One of my worries is that it will fall apart over time. It is a challenge to keep clean. I really don’t do windows very well, and that shows up pretty clearly when I clean the windshield!

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[SCTesla]

$94.20 to replace.

Just got mine replaced this morning.

 

[jf64k]

My SC replaced that part (Rocker Fairing) for free when I had mine in for wiper motor/sail applique recalls.

 

[mongo]

I ran over a relatively small chunk of truck tire on the freeway last week and it damaged the right rear wind flap. That is prolly not the name of it, but it is the piece hanging down in front of the rear tire. When I first saw the damage, I couldn’t imagine how it happened. I tried to push it back into place and of course it is not easy to do and I was not able to fix it. I don’t like the plastic bumpers and plastic body parts around the wheels just for this reason. I think they are a little on the flimsy side and prone to damage. I will try again to fix it or take it into the shop for repairs.

I get a lot of positive feedback from others when driving this vehicle. I’m happy I have it and enjoy driving it. One of my worries is that it will fall apart over time. It is a challenge to keep clean. I really don’t do windows very well, and that shows up pretty clearly when I clean the windshield!

The part was $15 from Tesla when I replaced mine. There are four T-20 screws that hold it on. To get to them you need to partly remove the rocker cover. You can leave front wheel fairing attached, then remove six 10mm bolts from bottom of rocker, pull the lower corner of rear wheel fairing off to access another 10mm bolt. Also remove one push pin from rear liner. Then pull rocker toward you and you can access the screws.
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-D0420707-8D36-4266-9B2A-4B636FBA962E.html

 

[Jack27]

I wish they sold a small cap for the bolt holes and indention there. I would take mine off all together front and back.

 

[tmeyer3]

Lots of groups coming out with lightweight aluminum replacement parts, rock rails, bumpers, etc. Should see them coming out over the next few months.

I've also broken my wind block things. Just planning on aftermarket rails and bumper when they're soon available.

 

[CyberGus]

Not sure why they didn't just make these parts of silicone rubber, they would deflect when impacted but go right back into shape...

 

[Kellerbug]

A rock broke mine also

 

[Kellerbug]

I used black duct tape to kluge it back together temporarily

 

[Crissa]

Plastic is easier to replace and less likely to get hung up and damage something important. It also does less damage to other things when you collide with it.

These parts reduce the number of rocks which damage other vehicles - like the rock that chipped my windshield last weekend for a $80 repair - and increases your range by filling voids and redirecting aero around the truck.

Tho Cybergus's idea of a different material is an interesting one.

-Crissa

 

[mongo]

Plastic is easier to replace and less likely to get hung up and damage something important. It also does less damage to other things when you collide with it.

These parts reduce the number of rocks which damage other vehicles - like the rock that chipped my windshield last weekend for a $80 repair - and increases your range by filling voids and redirecting aero around the truck.

Tho Cybergus's idea of a different material is an interesting one.

-Crissa

Agree on first part about breaking first.

These are in front of the wheels and do nothing to stop rocks from being kicked up at following vehicles. For that you need the $100 set of mud "flaps".

 

[sefar]

The part was $15 from Tesla when I replaced mine. There are four T-20 screws that hold it on. To get to them you need to partly remove the rocker cover. You can leave front wheel fairing attached, then remove six 10mm bolts from bottom of rocker, pull the lower corner of rear wheel fairing off to access another 10mm bolt. Also remove one push pin from rear liner. Then pull rocker toward you and you can access the screws.
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-D0420707-8D36-4266-9B2A-4B636FBA962E.html

Do you happen to know the part number?

 

[mongo]

Do you happen to know the part number?

Sure!
ROCKER FAIRING - LEFT HAND 1851439-00-B
ROCKER FAIRING - RIGHT HAND 1851440-00-B
https://epc.tesla.com/en-US/catalog...21f1-4318-937a-169dd30c8e8c?part=1851439-00-B

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

Yeah I thought they were $15 too. Is $94.20 with labor?

mine haven’t gotten struck or anything but they have horrible road rash and a pitted to hell. When they finally perforate, I will replace mine.

 

[UP_Kirk]

I ran over a relatively small chunk of truck tire on the freeway last week and it damaged the right rear wind flap. That is prolly not the name of it, but it is the piece hanging down in front of the rear tire. When I first saw the damage, I couldn’t imagine how it happened. I tried to push it back into place and of course it is not easy to do and I was not able to fix it. I don’t like the plastic bumpers and plastic body parts around the wheels just for this reason. I think they are a little on the flimsy side and prone to damage. I will try again to fix it or take it into the shop for repairs.

I get a lot of positive feedback from others when driving this vehicle. I’m happy I have it and enjoy driving it. One of my worries is that it will fall apart over time. It is a challenge to keep clean. I really don’t do windows very well, and that shows up pretty clearly when I clean the windshield!

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