Brand new roof bellows leaking!

[Paul E]

We recently had the roof bellows of our 2019, T6 Ocean replaced under warranty as they were leaking badly on one side. VW put in the new style canvas. We used it for the first time this weekend and found that water seaped through the side window seam and soaked the bedding. In the morning, you can clearly see the water dripping.
Does anyone have this experience and will it get any better or do I take it back to VW and demand they replace again?

 

[Jimmylondon07]

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Leaking pop tops on 2023 California Oceans

The only reason a dealer would decline to change it would be if they didn't think they could reclaim the costs from VW themselves. This suggests that VW have put the brakes on, unless the dealer is misinformed? In which case, perhaps that indicates an acceptance of an issue with the 04S if they...

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[Kev56]

Jeez this is becoming a joke.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Yeah and a timely reminder that it's not just an issue for new vehicles.

 

[MarcHobbins24]

Welcome to the club unfortunately

 

[RockinNRollin]

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Leaking pop tops on 2023 California Oceans

The only reason a dealer would decline to change it would be if they didn't think they could reclaim the costs from VW themselves. This suggests that VW have put the brakes on, unless the dealer is misinformed? In which case, perhaps that indicates an acceptance of an issue with the 04S if they...

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You know, I can't decide if to laugh or cry at this . . .

 

[Paul E]

We recently had the roof bellows of our 2019, T6 Ocean replaced under warranty as they were leaking badly on one side. VW put in the new style canvas. We used it for the first time this weekend and found that water seaped through the side window seam and soaked the bedding. In the morning, you can clearly see the water dripping.
Does anyone have this experience and will it get any better or do I take it back to VW and demand they replace again?
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Thanks everyone for the comments, I didn't realise just what a problem this is. What are VW saying about it and does anyone have experience of them doing anything about it?

 

[RockinNRollin]

Thanks everyone for the comments, I didn't realise just what a problem this is. What are VW saying about it and does anyone have experience of them doing anything about it?

I think you need to read the thread, start from the end and work your way backwards . . . it's too complicated a subject to explain easily and the current position is all unknowns.

 

[ArunAlec]

Thanks everyone for the comments, I didn't realise just what a problem this is. What are VW saying about it and does anyone have experience of them doing anything about it?

Suggest you continue posts on the existing thread rather than creating a new string of posts, I think this topic is set to run a while yet!
You aren’t alone!!

 

[OxonCalifornia]

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Leaking pop tops on 2023 California Oceans

The only reason a dealer would decline to change it would be if they didn't think they could reclaim the costs from VW themselves. This suggests that VW have put the brakes on, unless the dealer is misinformed? In which case, perhaps that indicates an acceptance of an issue with the 04S if they...

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Why doesn’t the old thread show up in recent posts anymore yet people are still contributing?

 

[Kernowboy]

Why doesn’t the old thread show up in recent posts anymore yet people are still contributing?

Think it’s reached saturation point

 

[ArunAlec]

Why doesn’t the old thread show up in recent posts anymore yet people are still contributing?

The last post was last night, so not that recent.

 

[Fish111111111.]

Thanks everyone for the comments, I didn't realise just what a problem this is. What are VW saying about it and does anyone have experience of them doing anything about it?

How lucky are you feeling? people have had single succesful replacements , others like myself have had 2 or more and still not got a resolution. Lodge the fault asap and take a big breath its a bumpy ride.Good luck.