Black Ooze from shift knob

[Duck]

My shift knob appears to be oozing black goo at the seams and it is some nasty stuff. What is it? Do they all do this or should I look for another knob?

Thanks

 

[unity]

crap....

 

[GMAN]

That is just the leather lace on the shifter melting.

 

[BigWaveDave]

yea it happens in the summertime...use a sun shade to keep the heat down in your cab

 

[Battery]

crap....

Thats rich man.