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Folks,
Just a quick note for those of you, like myself, who's jeeps came with the Mopar slush mats (these).
I think these are the best looking mats out there, but I was disappointed to find mine wore through under my heal at the accelerator in less than 25k miles. I mention it here and others have had similar experiences (here's one).
Basically, the rubber is too soft and they wear quickly in repetitive use spots.
While in for my soft top recall, I told the parts department that I considered it a manufacturing or design defect of a "Mopar accessory" and that it should be covered under the 3 yr/36k warranty. He hemmed and hawwed about how mats are a "wear item" and aren't covered. I pointed out that the warranty manual specifies what's not covered as wear items (e.g., clutch), and that it specifically states that everything else that came from the factory on the jeep is covered. Slush mats are not identified as excluded, and, therefore, are covered.
Well, I picked up my new slush mats free-of-charge this morning. :thumb: And not just the new driver side one--a whole set front/rear. I'm thinking I'll probably pop rivet in a small metal plate or something similar to prevent the same thing from happening again.
I've attached the service receipt if it helps anyone else get a replacement set.
Just a quick note for those of you, like myself, who's jeeps came with the Mopar slush mats (these).
I think these are the best looking mats out there, but I was disappointed to find mine wore through under my heal at the accelerator in less than 25k miles. I mention it here and others have had similar experiences (here's one).
Basically, the rubber is too soft and they wear quickly in repetitive use spots.
While in for my soft top recall, I told the parts department that I considered it a manufacturing or design defect of a "Mopar accessory" and that it should be covered under the 3 yr/36k warranty. He hemmed and hawwed about how mats are a "wear item" and aren't covered. I pointed out that the warranty manual specifies what's not covered as wear items (e.g., clutch), and that it specifically states that everything else that came from the factory on the jeep is covered. Slush mats are not identified as excluded, and, therefore, are covered.
Well, I picked up my new slush mats free-of-charge this morning. :thumb: And not just the new driver side one--a whole set front/rear. I'm thinking I'll probably pop rivet in a small metal plate or something similar to prevent the same thing from happening again.
I've attached the service receipt if it helps anyone else get a replacement set.