Center Air Vent Knobs

[Xpgm2002]

I have a 2018 Stinger GT Ltd and I've just noticed that all three air vent knobs in the dash console are either cracked or broken. Similarly the parking brake handle is broken. I suspect there is a problem with the plastic composite as breakage appears to be due to embrittlement. Likely associated with thermal cycling and strain. Anyone else see this?

 

[NS_Stinger]

This is the first case of this I've heard in regards to the buttons and the handbrake and I've been on the forum for a long time. I think something is just up with your car, are you the 1st owner? Got any pictures?

 

[app_master]

... that seems to be a very random first post? But no I've never heard of this issue in the Stinger ... or for any recent years Kia.

 

[D.J.]

I have a 2018 Stinger GT Ltd and I've just noticed that all three air vent knobs in the dash console are either cracked or broken. Similarly the parking brake handle is broken. I suspect there is a problem with the plastic composite as breakage appears to be due to embrittlement. Likely associated with thermal cycling and strain. Anyone else see this?

Pictures?

Do you frequently clean the interior with harsh chemicals?

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

I have not seen this happen but we also rarely touch the heat functions here in California. If you are unable to get it fixed under warranty, you should consider the new RGB LED option that we listed on our website. Click HERE to view the product page.

 

[G-843642]

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I have not seen this happen but we also rarely touch the heat functions here in California. If you are unable to get it fixed under warranty, you should consider the new RGB LED option that we listed on our website. Click HERE to view the product page.

Those look great but why aren't the middle knobs round if you want just one vent off they now look weird No?