With either the maintenance safety pins missing or not able to be used, the wheelchair lift may not be safely stowed in place, increasing the risk of injury to those working on, or around, the lift.
The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency exits may delay an occupants egress of the bus, increasing the risk of personal injury.
If the sliding seat is not locked in place, the seat may move forward and backwards on the track, increasing the risk of injury to the seat passenger if the coach is involved in a crash.
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.