Consequential damage
Secondary damage caused by the original failure — a failed part that takes other parts with it. Covered or not, the booklet decides.
Part of the Exclusions & limits cluster.
What it means
Consequential (resulting) damage is harm to other parts that happens because the first part failed — for example, a failed oil pump that then ruins the engine. Whether it is covered depends on the exact exclusion language in your booklet.
Why it matters
The original failed part may be covered while the damage it caused is not. This is a common gap in older or extended plans, so the booklet wording on consequential damage is worth reading before a major repair is authorized.
What it is NOT
It is not the same as the primary defect, and it is not automatically excluded — many factory warranties do cover resulting damage from a covered failure.
Related terms
Terms in this glossary describe general warranty practice and US norms — they are informational, not legal advice, and not a reading of your specific warranty booklet.