For Over 30 Years

Aggressive Personal Injury
Legal Representation

blog home Auto Product Liability Subaru Recalls 47,419 Vehicles that Can Start on Their Own

Subaru Recalls 47,419 Vehicles that Can Start on Their Own

By Grant Law Office on March 21, 2013

Subaru of America is issuing a recall of 47,419 vehicles in North America that have malfunctioning remote engine starters. As reported by The Detroit News, this auto recall affects the 2012-13 Impreza, 2010-13 Legacy, 2010-13 Outback, and the 2013 XV Crosstrek. Investigators say that the defect allows the engine to start and run for 15 minutes and continue to turn on and off until the battery in the key fob dies or the vehicle runs out of gas. This defect is particularly dangerous if the vehicle is parked in an enclosed space where a buildup of carbon monoxide can result in asphyxiation.

This is not the first auto recall in recent months that Subaru has had to issue. At the beginning of 2013, Subaru recalled 633,842 relatively late-model sedans, wagons, and crossovers that had electrical issues. According to an ABC News report, the recall resulted after there were a number of reports involving shorts in the electrical system that posed a fire hazard. Subaru was able to begin the recall for that defect before there were any actual vehicle fires, but there were incidents involving smoke.

If a mechanical or electrical malfunction results in substantial damage or physical injury, it may be in your best interest to contact an experienced Atlanta auto defect attorney. Often, it is possible to pursue financial support for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses by filing a claim against the at-fault manufacturer.

In order to hold an auto manufacturer accountable for a defective part, you will have to show how the Georgia auto accident occurred and what types of injuries resulted from the malfunction. It is important that you preserve the vehicle for a complete and thorough investigation and that you seek out medical attention to document your injuries. It is also important that you seek the guidance of a skilled attorney at The Law Offices of Wayne Grant, P.C., who has successfully handled auto product liability cases against car and other product manufacturers. Call us today at (404) 995-3955 to learn more about your rights.

Related Articles:

Contact us today for a free and comprehensive case evaluation.

We require no legal retainer or upfront fees,
and you pay nothing unless we prevail.

Phone: (404) 995-3955

Our Results

$12,500,000
Wrongful Death Day Care Case

View More

Firm News

Susan G. Komen standing next to a tent

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

Kim Grant participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, walking over 60 miles over three days and raising ...

Habitat for Humanity Employee

Habitat for Humanity

Kim and Wayne Grant have worked on two Habitat for Humanity Houses and look forward to working on more ...

Baby in Child seat

Grady Hospital Volunteer Work

Kim Grant has donated volunteer hours in Atlanta, including rocking babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Grady ...

Read more news

Our Blog

Aug
20

Dealing with Mental Trauma After a Bad Car Accident

A car crash can be a traumatic experience, not only physically but also mentally. Emotional trauma should be…

Aug
10

Two Recent Georgia Supreme Court Cases on Negligent Security

Negligent security can be a premises liability issue. A lawsuit may be brought against a property or business…

Jul
25

Taking Car Accident Photos That Can Best Support Your Claim

Using your phone camera in the aftermath of a car accident can be more powerful than you might…

Read more news
Grant Law Office

Grant Law Office Disclaimer: The legal information offered herein by Grant Law Office, is not formal legal advice, nor is it the formation of an attorney client relationship. In order for our firm to be considered your attorney there must be a signed agreement between the client and the firm. Any results set forth herein are based solely upon the circumstances of that particular case and offer no promise or guarantee on the outcome of any other case. Please contact a lawyer for a consultation.

© 2023 Grant Law Office - All rights reserved.

Photos by Carroll Morgan - Buckhead On-Site Photography | Website Design and Legal Internet Marketing by: SLS Consulting SLS ButterflyScholarship
*Wayne Grant has been practicing law since 1979. Grant Law Office was founded in 2000.