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Coding Error Sends 2019 Subaru Ascents to the Car Crusher:
Usually, news of an automotive-related software issue involves an error like last week's GM recall of 1 million SUVs and pickups because of a steering defect in their electric power-steering module. GM stated that the defect can cause a momentary loss of power steering followed by its sudden return, which can lead to an accident, and already has in about 30 known cases. GM says a software update to the module available from its dealers will fix the problem.
But a software remedy can't solve Subaru's issue with 293 of its 2019 Ascent SUVs. All 293 of the SUVs that were built in July will be scrapped because they are missing critical spot welds.
According to Subaru's recall notice [PDF] filed with the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the welding robots at the Subaru Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette, Ind., were improperly coded, which meant the robots omitted the spot welds required on the Ascents' B-pillar. Consumer Reports states that the B-pillar holds the second-row door hinges. As a result, the strength of the affected Ascents' bodies may be reduced, increasing the possibility of passenger injuries in a crash.
Subaru indicated in the recall that "there is no physical remedy available; therefore, any vehicles found with missing welds will be destroyed." Luckily, only nine Ascents had been sold, and those customers are going to receive new vehicles. The rest were on dealer lots or in transit.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Pslytely Psycho on Sunday September 23 2018, @09:04PM (2 children)
I am already sick of the Pumpkin Spice wax scents, coffee creamers, etc....my wife loves that stuff so the moment it hits the shelves until Jan first..my nostrils are assailed with the various 'holiday spice scents/flavors.'
What really sucks though is to come home from work to a house that smells like fresh baked sugar cookies, only to find an empty cookie jar...and a fucking wax melt.
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(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday September 23 2018, @09:55PM (1 child)
Get a divorce and find a new wife who won't spend all your money on useless crap.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Pslytely Psycho on Monday September 24 2018, @12:34AM
36 years invested, great woman. All of us have quirks that annoy our spouses. I would list mine, but I don't have hours to devote to creating it. Oh, did I mention, she brings a fair portion of the money in as well. She puts up with me and my sports car addictions, I can put up with pumpkin spice wax melts.
If you can't get past such a small thing, don't get married as it can only end in tears.
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