When exposed to below freezing temperatures, accumulated water in the speed control cable conduit may freeze. If the driver activates the speed control when the cable is frozen, the throttle may stick and not return to idle, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Lockup of transfer case can occur from insufficient lubrication, which may cause loss of vehicle control. Incorrect speedometer gears can result in lower speedometer reading than actual speed being driven. Eventually bolts will wear, break, or back out, causing loss of steering control.
Road salt can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on front lower coils.
If coils break, they can cause tire damage. Hood liner can sag and interfere with throttle linkage operation, which can cause high engine idle and increase risk of crash. If operated in hot, humid environment with window open and air conditioning running, condensation may enter audio unit and cause short circuit, which can start fire in speaker. Vehicles may experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts, which can result in occupant injury. A wrong clamp may have been installed on window air bag units, so air bag may not fully deploy in side-impact collision.