They might turn out to be related in an unexpected way. For example, they might have redesigned the strut in such a way as to cause excessive stress on the surf

They might turn out to be related in an unexpected way. For example, they might have redesigned the strut in such a way as to cause excessive stress on the surface of the tank near the attachment point, leading to rupture. These systems are probably more complex than the cruddiest Enterprise software that any poor soul has ever had to maintain, so I guess anything is possible.