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2003 VUE Roof Rails
VUE owners are probably familiar with the black plastic roof trim
pieces that run the length of the roof along the left and right sides. These are held on by TORX bolts recessed down into "wells" in the the rails. Well these "wells" fill up with water and in cold climates such as mine (Ontario, Canada) this water freezes and expands causing the plastic "wells" to crack. Some of mine are cracked (the worst are the two rear holes) but the dealer is telling me that these cracks are "drain slits". I know he's full of **** but he insists they are designed in. He also tells me that for the 2004 model year they did away with the "drain slits" and that's why we don't see any on the new VUEs on the lot. I don't believe him for a minute but I need to prove him wrong. Has anyone else experienced these cracks. Even if you live in a warm climate without snow and ice, could you check as well to see if indeed there are "drain slits". You may never have had a reason to look up there but please have a look for me if you don't mind and let me know, and if you find cracks you may be entitled to repairs. Thanks, Dan |
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I've seen a case where the back of the rails weren't being held down any
more because all of the plastic around the bolt had cracked. Water can get in, freeze, and crack whatever is underneath. Yes, I would say that structural damage could occur. Do you own a VUE? |
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