The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seat back, or seat belt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.