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Tyzap
- Hidden manufacturing defects (a manufacturer recall that grounds a fleet of aircraft)
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It is possible that this might count as a "hidden manufacturing defect". It's probably the strongest of those arguments, though it has not lead to a "recall that grounds a fleet" more an unexpectedly high rate of wear.
It's certainly the case that airlines would be seeking compensation from the manufacturer for the costs of rectifying the defects and possibly (probably) the consequential costs. Perhaps the passengers claim against the airline , the airline claims against the manufacturer and EC261 sets the amounts.