Thanks for the post and write up on a simple failure to an interesting complicated design. The quick fix is appreciated, as posted before, many of us get your intent and approach.
Designs have a way of solving problems no one knew existed before. Like the "owner holds lever up to adjust streeting column for 1 hr", "Owner holds seat adjuster button forward for 2 hrs (or maybe the junk next to the seat does?)"
I think this is a designed to stop a lawsuit approach is way too common as the courts have held that a consumer is NEVER responsible for common sense operation of any device. Example Note: User of a tree chain saw, tries to cut concrete until chain snaps off and cut hand half off, sues and wins in Rhode Island court. See owners manual of any appliance in your home for examples of "do not use this electrical device while bathing".
Common automotive term: "Naderized" so named for Ralph Nader of the Corvair fame. Engineers try to resolve any possible poor thinking IDIOT's use before hand and design it so it can NOT happen. The future of the driver is being written by court cases. Cannot parallel park? No problem engineering fix is here. Cannot stay in your lane while texting? etc etc etc.
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