Subaru Vehicles with Certain Safety Features
Allegations: Advertised safety features fail during real-world driving conditions due to a defect
Cilluffo et al. v. Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Corp.
23-cv-1897, D.N.J.
(April 2023)
2019-2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Forester, and WRX vehicles with Starlink infotainment systems
Marketing that the Starlink system “helps keep you and your Subaru safe” and provides “safe and easy access to your favorite apps and content” when the system fails due to a defect
Pending
Allegations: Advertised safety features fail during real-world driving conditions due to a defect
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Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg