There’s a big gulf between “we’re using a common technique that’s regularly used in engines, even though it’s not OEM spec for this specific area” and “we’ve disabled an emergency safety system because it’s not working right”. Trying to equate the two is very disingenuous.

They didn't disable it because it wasn't working right.

They disabled it because they thought they knew better and that the cable would never fail in the way they thought it would.

Spoiler: it didn't.

But: it did in a completely different way they were not aware was possible.

I'm sorry you couldn't see the similarity. Obviously it is a less likely to cause ten deaths scenario, but how do you know it won't?

Again, there is a difference between fixing a non-safety critical system in a non-spec but commonly used way, and completely disabling a safety system.

If they were disabling this car’s airbags or ABS to solve a different issue, this would be a good comparison. But they’re just not the same at all.

If a fitting exposed to road debris being damaged results in the only option being a 16000 repair the OEM should do it for free as penence for their incompetence.

Ever seen how they repair aircraft?

To fix panel damage on jet airliners, instead of replacing half the skin, they usually just rivet a patch over the hole. Or in the case of the composite-skinned Boeing 787, they basically glue a patch over it [1].

Sometimes they don't even bother with that, and just tape it up instead [2].

[1] https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/commercial-airline/new...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_tape