[roadcat]

Regardless of how the hole formed it looks like an easy fix. Run a tap through the hole. Spread some sealant on the threads of a bolt. And then install the bolt.

You'd think they would carry an emergency tool just for this type of problem. Use a handheld rivet-gun with rivet-nuts, apply sealant on the rivet-nut, insert into hole and squeeze the rivet-gun trigger. Then insert a bolt. No drilling necessary, no tap needed.

[roadcat]