Steering Wheel Peeling

[trm2]

My '05 V8 SE (took possession 12/04) has recently developed some leather peeling on the left side of the steering wheel, where I keep my left hand while driving. The leather surface is pulled back in places, lumped up in odd-stringy pieces, and sticky. The entire damaged section is about 1.25 inches wide and 2-3 inches tall.

Oddly enough, the right side of the steering wheel is not even worn.

I am thinking this is heat/sun related.

Has this happened to anyone else?

 

[grommet]

Not yet, but I've had it happen on other cars in the past. In most cases, probably sun/heat and "wear." Cleaning and treating all leather surfaces regularly can prevent it.

 

[jimbiram]

With 50k miles, I am starting to see some of that. Just cleaned it and treated it with Land Rover conditioner (I think it is thick Lexol) and it has helped a lot. Wish I had taken better care miles ago.

Warning to everyone....clean and treat the steering wheel leather regularly!

 

[Bluebird]

Warranty. Do a search. Defective steering wheel cover.

 

[jjvd21]

My steering wheel is peeling also. I read on another LR3 forum that this is something that is happening, and the person described his dealer putting in a new steering wheel altogether. Next time I have service I'm going to push for that. Anyone else have success in getting a new steering wheel? Thanks!

 

[grommet]

Yes, if you are under warranty... it may be covered (unless it's clear abuse) as pre-mature wear. Well, at least that's what happens to most of the makes I'm aware of. Anyway, take care of your leather surfaces... you won't be under warranty forever.

 

[trm2]

Thanks. I'll ask the dealer about coverage under warranty. The thing that troubles me is that I have cleaned and conditioned the steering wheel (and all leather surfaces) rather religiously.

 

[bLuLRIII]

I had this issue... got a new Steering Wheel. Its called delamination of the Steering Wheel.

 

[threeputt]

me too, replaced under warranty last month.....'05 LR3 HSE

Jeff

 

[dropper]

Yep, mine replaced too.