Subaru will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2014 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured between January 2013 – March 2013. According to the automobile manufacturer, certain vehicles have floor mats in which the resin composition used in the backing was not manufactured to the correct specifications. (more…)
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Subaru Defective Floor Mat Problem
Monday, April 29th, 2013Tags: auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, floor mat problem, Manufacturer defect, repeated automobile problems, Safety, Subaru Forester, Subaru problem
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Subaru Windshield Wiper And Moonroof Problems
Monday, March 18th, 2013Subaru has issued two recalls for a small number of 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured between April 6, 2011 through May 12, 2011. (more…)
Tags: auto industry, auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, electrical problem, Manufacturer defect, moon roof, repeated automobile problems, Safety, Subaru problem, sunroof problems, windshield wiper problem
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Subaru Remote Start System Fob Malfunction
Friday, March 8th, 2013Subaru will be recalling almost fifty thousand 2012-2013 model year vehicles for a potential problem with the remote start system. The vehicles affected by this recall includes: (more…)
Tags: auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, electrical problem, Fob, Manufacturer defect, remote engine starter, remote start problem, repeated automobile problems, Subaru, Subaru problem
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Subaru Puddle Light Problem
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013Subaru is recalling certain 2010-2011 Legacy, 2010-2011 Outback, 2006-2012 Tribeca, and 2009-2012 Forester vehicles equipped with accessory puddle lights. According to Subaru, moisture could get into the circuit board (more…)
Tags: automobile fire, electrical fire, electrical problem, electrical short, fire risk, lemon automobile, lighting problems, puddle lights, Subaru
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Toyota And Subaru Airbag Manual Update
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012Toyota and Subaru are recalling certain 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S and 2013 Subaru BRZ vehicles to update the owners manual information regarding the passenger side air bag. According to the recalls, the owner’s manual contains inaccurate information on the operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) which could increase the passengers chance of injury during certain crash conditions. The recall does not require the owner to take their vehicle to their dealership. Toyota and Subaru will be notifying owners of the problem and will mail out corrected manuals starting in June. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Toyota at 1-866-707-2466 and Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Tags: air bag problem, air bag safety problem, Airbag Problem, lemon law, owners manual update, Scion, Scion problems, Subaru, Toyota, Toyota problem
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Airbag Problem Affects Several Manufacturers
Monday, April 9th, 2012An recent investigation into side curtain airbags not deploying properly in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Accura, and Subaru vehicles has the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerned about how wide spread the problem could be. The investigation started after Swedish automobile parts manufacturer, Autoliv, reported that one of their airbags failed to deploy under cold weather conditions as a result of the wrong mixture of inflation gasses being used. The company also manufactures airbags for General Motors and Ford, but say that a different design is used. Approximately 11,000 of the potentially defective parts have been shipped to various manufacturers, and concerns over the problem has already lead to the recall of several vehicle models. The recall includes:
Tags: acura, acura problems, air bag problem, air bag safety problem, Airbag Problem, Autoliv, automobile problems, Honda, Honda airbag problem, Honda Civic problems, lemon, NHTSA, Nissan air bag problem, Nissan Altima problems, Nissan problem, Safety, Toyota, Toyota problem, Toyota problems
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Subaru Air Bag Defects
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Legacy and 2012 Outback vehicles for problems with the side curtain airbags. According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component could result in an insufficient output of compressed gas. The airbags may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury during an accident. The recall is expected to begin in April. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Tags: air bag problem, air bag safety problem, airbag deployment, Airbag Problem, airbag safety, auto safety, automobile problems, lemon law, Safety, side curtain airbags, Subaru
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Unexpected Brake Travel In Subaru Vehicles
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Subaru is recalling some 2012 Impreza sedans and wagons, 2012 Legacy and, 2012 Outback vehicles after customers complained about the increase in the amount of brake pedal travel. According to the recall report, these vehicles may have a master brake cylinder that could malfunction, leaving the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal required to slow or stop the vehicle. Subaru will inspect and replace any affected master brake cylinders free of charge. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Tags: auto safety, automobile problems, Brake Problems, Safety, Subaru
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Subaru Sunroof Defect
Friday, November 4th, 2011Subaru is recalling some 2011 Outback and 2011 Legacy vehicles because the moonroof glass may become loose or detach from the vehicle. According to the recall report, the amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied, and could become a road hazard if it detaches while driving. Owners wanting more information on the recall can contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Webasto Group first announced this sun roof detachment issue in 2010, and it has been an ongoing problem effecting many makes and models of vehicles. If you think your vehicle may have a recalled moon roof, you can click here to verify if your sunroof is involved.
Tags: auto safety, lemon laws, moon roof, Safety, Subaru, sunroof problems, Webasto sunroof
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Subaru Moonroof Detachment Problems
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Subaru has announced a recall for certain 2011 Outback and 2011 Legacy vehicles for problems with the moonroof assembly. According to Subaru, the amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied and could lead to the glass to become loose or detached. Subaru dealers will inspect the moonroof and apply additional adhesive if necessary. Owners wanting more information can contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Tags: lemon laws, Subaru, sunroof problems
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