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Subaru recalls 47,000 vehicles that could start themselves…


In what is probably the strangest recall so far this year, Subaru announced it is recalling about 47,000 vehicles with remote starters because the cars could start themselves. For vehicles parked in garages, this could pose a significant problem, as it could lead to carbon-monoxide poisoning. The models included in the recall are the 2010-2012 Legacy sedan and Outback wagon, the ...
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