Hi guys,
So this happened last Friday (Sept 2, 2022) during an otherwise enjoyable drive in some heavy rain we had that day:
(See attached picture of the aftermath)
Unlike some Model 3 videos that I saw, the bumper of my 2022 Model Y Performance did not fully come off; however, the rear fascia detached due to the high drag from the water and folded itself back behind the car, popping/pulling the rear bumper partially out from the body.
There's no paint damage on the bumper as far as I can tell, but our Tesla Service Center here in OKC canceled my appointment and directed me to a 'certified body shop' instead.
Shouldn't the SC at least look and see if they can just pop the bumper back on and simply replace the rear fascia diffuser, and front and mid aero shield panels as stated in Service Bulletin SB-20-12-003? Given that this SB pertains to Model 3s, the issue I've experienced is exactly the same as described.
Any other ideas on how to proceed here?
Thanks.
PS: This thing happening is in total contrast to what I saw from some MIC Model Ys, which apparently do not fall apart in the same (or worse - as in "deeper water") situations. Check this out:
So this happened last Friday (Sept 2, 2022) during an otherwise enjoyable drive in some heavy rain we had that day:
(See attached picture of the aftermath)
Unlike some Model 3 videos that I saw, the bumper of my 2022 Model Y Performance did not fully come off; however, the rear fascia detached due to the high drag from the water and folded itself back behind the car, popping/pulling the rear bumper partially out from the body.
There's no paint damage on the bumper as far as I can tell, but our Tesla Service Center here in OKC canceled my appointment and directed me to a 'certified body shop' instead.
Shouldn't the SC at least look and see if they can just pop the bumper back on and simply replace the rear fascia diffuser, and front and mid aero shield panels as stated in Service Bulletin SB-20-12-003? Given that this SB pertains to Model 3s, the issue I've experienced is exactly the same as described.
Any other ideas on how to proceed here?
Thanks.
PS: This thing happening is in total contrast to what I saw from some MIC Model Ys, which apparently do not fall apart in the same (or worse - as in "deeper water") situations. Check this out: