A recall so serious automaker warns: Stop driving these [Subaru] cars NOW

nj.com ^

[BenLurkin]

If you have a newer model Subaru Legacy or Outback, stop right now.

The automaker is recalling more than 48,500 vehicles over a potential steering column defect so serious, they shouldn't even be driven to a mechanic.

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"The steering column in your vehicle may not have been manufactured to specification," Subaru says in a customer service message online. "If this condition exists, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash."

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I'm on my 3rd Subaru. They've been very good, I've put a lot of miles on them.

I don't doubt you experience though, If I've learned nothing else in the past six decades, it's never buy the first model on anything!

[Gen.Blather]

Every woman on campus and all the flower shop owners in town are affected! If this affects Subaru’s sales it will have a horrendous impact on political bumper sticker sales.

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Yeah. Shortly after the divorce my ex bought a Forester. My only comment when I saw it while picking up the kids was “I had no idea you were a lesbian!”

[max americana]

I actually saw a rare Cruz 2016 sticker yesterday during traffic. The dude was in front of me. Try placing a Trump sticker and you’re asking for it from the “tolerant ones’...

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Bad lesbian news.

[VanShuyten]

There are other reasons to buy a Subaru.

For example, we have a Forester, which is a good car, handles great and holds all our camping equipment and our dogs (Akita and boxer/whippet - no golden retrievers allowed here).

One of the main reasons we got it, however, is that Mrs. VanShuyten’s brother works for a supplier to Fuji Heavy Industry, which makes Subaru. Ask any Japanese FReeper about family purchase pressure.

The other reason is that we got a great deal with Obama’s Cash-for-Clunkers program. Thank you US taxpayers!

[onona]

On my third Subaru Outback as well. Great reliable cars.

[angry elephant]

I agree with you that lesbians, Bernie supporters and assorted libtard weirdos are the ones that drive Subarus.

[kosciusko51]

“...turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels...”

This sounds similar to voting in 2010 & 2014 to change the direction of the Government...

[PAR35]

turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

They only say it will increase the risk of a crash, not that it would cause one. Must not be too bad. /s

[AppyPappy]

That’s why I am getting an ABC sticker

[CodeToad]

Subaru: Lesbo Limos.

[IronJack]

turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels

I can see where that might be a problem.

[PAR35]

one of the first year’s Subaru.

Subaru 360 with suicide doors? Or the Star? It and the Renault Dauphine were legendary pieces of junk imported in the 50s and 60s.

[exit82]

Look like the Outbacks are broke.

That makes them Brokebacks.

[donozark]

Got me on #2! LOL!

[Company Man]

"If this condition exists, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash."

I had no idea Captain Obvious was working for Subaru's PR firm now.

[Hildy]

That genuinely made me smile

[headstamp 2]

I heard they have a backup rope system for steering.

[bboop]

My husband and I have a Subaru, 2006. Love it. Drive through Utah mountains and western Colorado, up from Los Angeles, and we never have spit of trouble in the snow. Hit a deer and lived to tell. I can carry my dog, garden stuff, concert gear like speakers and so forth.