RUST! On new T6.1

[Smileysmile]

I've made a short video clip.

Very expensive purchase and I need reassurance that this is normal and no future problems? I was installing a dashcam so the A pillar had to be removed to hide wires. T6.1 is 2023 covering 1k miles.

 

[Andpopse]

Has it been fitted with a camper roof ? Could be swarf left there ?

 

[Smileysmile]

No, brand spanking new T6.1 panel van. Highline 150 DSG.

No mods yet. Just adding a dashcam.

 

[Smileysmile]

Apparently it's the crash bar which strangely isn't painted from factory. Still, I've contacted VW head office

 

[Skyliner33]

Apparently it's the crash bar which strangely isn't painted from factory. Still, I've contacted VW head office

Out of interest, does it have roof rails?

 

[Smileysmile]

No, no modifications yet. Just a plain Ravenna blue 150 DSG van. Rear reverse camera, heated windscreen, heated outside mirrors.

Im told it's moisture. Where does moisture come from and if so why isn't that area galvanised/painted?

 

[tommy_t6.1]

Usually the crash bars under the dash are raw steel and very susceptible to a bit of rust. Nothing to worry about at all!

 

[Smileysmile]

I've contacted my local VW and they seem to say the same thing. It still is very strange to have rust. Rust spreads does it not?

 

[Pauly]

I agree its a bit young to be seeing that but if you remove a dash the bare steel frame is always covered in surface rust like that

I would double check everything and make sure your happy theres no leaks and move on, perhaps the door has been left open at some point while raining and some moisture has got in and started the lovely brown stuff ?

 

[Smileysmile]

Who knows. It's between the manufacturer and garage that sold it to me.

I've attached a screen shot.

I agree its a bit young to be seeing that but if you remove a dash the bare steel frame is always covered in surface rust like that

I would double check everything and make sure your happy theres no leaks and move on, perhaps the door has been left open at some point while raining and some moisture has got in and started the lovely brown stuff ?

It's between the manufacturer and garage who sold it to me. I've attached a screenshot

 

[Smileysmile]

It's the cross bar. Like a solid scaffolding pipe. You can see it better shining a light on it at night. Panic over.