davidjpowell
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Sorry to hear of your problems. The chrome trim is a 639 Viano part, and (like the chrome grille) is standard on the Sport and Sport X versions of the Vito.
As an aside, there must be at least a small chance that the problem with your tailgate is related to the water leak at the rear you mentioned:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/bodywork/123319-vito-mysterious-puddle-rear-tailgate.html
There isn't really any chance that the corrosion is related to the leak, Bill. The leak only appeared about 4, weeks ago and the water cannot drop inside the tailgate to the area of the corrosion. It just can't enter that area, but even if it could, I didn't design and manufacture the van, so it wouldn't be my fault.
I've heard that the corrosion above the trim is a known issue and that a 1mm transparent plastic film is inserted between the trim and bodywork after the repair has been effected.
Here's my tailgate/chrome trim rust issue.
Mine will have been a factory fit trim, October 2007
It's going in on Monday for tailgate repaint at a local MB Indy bodyshop.
ringway said:So, no chance of a warranty claim on a 2007 Viano with a 12 year corrosion guarantee then?
I suppose there may well be a case - however the car has had non MB repairs on the rear arch (minor rust) carried out and the last owner didn't keep up to the full MBSH.
So what's the best course of action with a brand new Vito which has the chrome trim as standard?
Should I get the dealer to remove it?
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