What about flexgate how did you proceed to force Apple to deal with this latent defect. I sent letter to Apple Consumer no response until now.....I have done all what was asked, I sent Apple failure report and proof of purchase.......
For MBP 2016 Apple starts a recall!
https://support.apple.com/13-inch-macbook-pro-display-backlight-service
I have the same problem with my 2016 MBP. I had this issue not long after my 1 yr warranty. It was not a cheap computer and of course apple wanted to charge me load of money to have the screen replaced. Instead, I took it out to an individual shop to have the screen fix back in 2018. I believe during that time, the screen that I replaced was also manufactured under the old spec, therefore the cable was still too short. Early this year, stage light occurred again. Couple days ago, I took it to Apple shop for the recall. My answer was that because it was fixed outside of apple shop, I am not qualify under this program. Not until I did more research, I've found it was a design fault by apple. Either way, my screen was short whether I took it out to have it fixed or not. **** apple quality! I had been using APPLE products since the 90's. I am so ****** that they do not honor their own fault.
I don't understand your question. Describe the latent defect, the response are you expecting from Apple, and what you expect your fellow Apple product users to do about it.
It seems to me this isn't the correct venue for your question, assuming you have one.
Flexgate
