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Subaru is recalling some turbocharged vehicles from the 2007-2013 model years.
Those engines have a secondary air injection pump that can overheat, melt, and catch fire.…
keep reading article "Turbocharged Engines Recalled to Stop Overheating Pump"This year's Farmer's Almanac predicts winter to be a long, cold slap in the face. Especially for those of us in the northern areas. My least favorite part of winter? Scraping the darn windshield.
Luckily, Subaru unintentionally came up with a solution to that problem. Unfortunately, it's a massive safety risk and needs to be recalled immediately.…
keep reading article "Well, That's One Way to Thaw a Windshield"Subaru is recalling 3,200 brand new vehicles for a problem that could eventually lead to a fire.
Subaru says proper tightening procedures weren't followed for the nuts that secure the propeller shaft to the rear differential. The automaker blames the problem on an improper use of the torque wrench.
Looks like somebody in the Subaru factory is going back to "Torque Wrench 101." So how do some loose nuts lead to a fire? It's simple, really.…
keep reading article "Gas Leaks Blamed on Torque Wrench Usage in Factory"Subaru has recalled some 2015-2016 Legacys and Outbacks for a manufacturing error in the propeller shaft connected to the transmission.
[Subaru] says the seal cap and seal may be deformed inside the propeller shaft yoke, a problem that can cause transmission fluid to leak.
That leaking transmission fluid can hit the hot exhaust pipe and start a fire. Car fires are no yoke.…
keep reading article "Transmission Leaks and Fires Prompt Recall"