Bruce R

What’s the consensus? Should I put in a Warranty Claim for this cracked steering wheel, you cannot see the crack from the driver’s seat but can feel it.
Or am I being pedantic? My concern is that it grows.

Actually I’ve see a crack like this before on a fellow PCA members 993 wheel. It seems that carbon is very susceptible to sun damage and is brittle. Good luck M3 coupe owners with your carbon roofs!

CBejbl

I probably would put it on the record. Chances are the crack will continue to migrate.

Hauser_III

Definitely put in a warranty claim. It's defective, and should be replaced.

Wachuko

Report it to the dealer... don't wait.

richc

Get it fixed. You don't want that thing splitting and inserting a carbon splinter in your hand.

soverystout

Definately report it. Once replaced, I would get a cover for the wheel for use when you are not driving it.

rvklein

My 996 had a cracked carbon steering wheel too. I think it's fairly common.

PHDX2

Definitely file a warranty claim.

points

Ask to replace it with wood. Probably around the same price and looks better.

todd.

Absolutely, that's why you have a warranty, get it replaced before the money comes out of your pocket.
It's always a good idea to get any questionable warranty issues dealt with prior to the warranty ending.

OCBen

This has nothing to do with carbon fibers being susceptible to sun damage or in being brittle. And, no, you won't get carbon splinters either. This woven carbon-fiber material is very soft to the touch and silk like in handling quality. It is used in this application strictly as a cosmetic covering over the steel rim of the wheel and other items such as the handbrake and gear shift lever to give a unique look.

It's the acrylic plastic coating that is failing here, and warrants steering wheel replacement under warranty.

OCBen

Hey Pat, is there a plastic coating on the wood trim here like Mercedes uses?

Edgy01

You should submit it for replacement. I would almost consider it a safety issue, in that it can cut up your hands in no time.

If there is a coating on the wood I sure don't see that it's much of anything. I have the same wheel as points. Love it.

points

Not that I notice....that shiny look is a furniture oil applied very lightly to every bit of wood but the steering wheel.

OCBen

That dark makassar wood trim looks really good. Definitely will consider it next time.