What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Purchased in Iowa, reside in Oregon
2014 Subaru Crosstrek purchased new in Iowa, Delivered 6/27/2014
Brought in for service on 5/02/2016 to Subaru dealer complaining of oil consumption. Subaru replaced sticking PCV valve and replaced oil under warranty, beginning an oil consumption test. Service record shows 6 qts of oil installed (manual calls for 5 qts).
Oil light came on, 11/19/2016, 5300 miles later. Brought car in, and they claimed they have to test it before 1300 miles, according to the TSB, but the TSB doesn't say anything about that.
11/25/2016. Subaru dealer started a new consumption test today. I caught them overfilling the engine (fraud), which would have guaranteed a false negative on the test. They drained and refilled, but when I got home I noticed that their inspection seal sticker has already fallen off of the oil filler cap, which probably invalidates the test.
I believe this problem has severely affected the resale value of the vehicle, and is a reliability issue that causes increased wear on the engine. Also, I am concerned about the ability of the car to pass smog tests if I register in Oregon.
I am rapidly running out of time to file in Iowa, and I am not sure if I have already passed the deadlines anyways. The problem started and was noted prior to the deadline, but the third visit to fix the problem hasn't happened yet.
Also, I was just made aware of a class action lawsuit on the 19th when I called corporate. The opt-out deadline has already passed, but I was never notified, and never would have remained in such a stupid lawsuit. Is it possible to retroactively opt-out if I never received notification?
Am I screwed?
2014 Subaru Crosstrek purchased new in Iowa, Delivered 6/27/2014
Brought in for service on 5/02/2016 to Subaru dealer complaining of oil consumption. Subaru replaced sticking PCV valve and replaced oil under warranty, beginning an oil consumption test. Service record shows 6 qts of oil installed (manual calls for 5 qts).
Oil light came on, 11/19/2016, 5300 miles later. Brought car in, and they claimed they have to test it before 1300 miles, according to the TSB, but the TSB doesn't say anything about that.
11/25/2016. Subaru dealer started a new consumption test today. I caught them overfilling the engine (fraud), which would have guaranteed a false negative on the test. They drained and refilled, but when I got home I noticed that their inspection seal sticker has already fallen off of the oil filler cap, which probably invalidates the test.
I believe this problem has severely affected the resale value of the vehicle, and is a reliability issue that causes increased wear on the engine. Also, I am concerned about the ability of the car to pass smog tests if I register in Oregon.
I am rapidly running out of time to file in Iowa, and I am not sure if I have already passed the deadlines anyways. The problem started and was noted prior to the deadline, but the third visit to fix the problem hasn't happened yet.
Also, I was just made aware of a class action lawsuit on the 19th when I called corporate. The opt-out deadline has already passed, but I was never notified, and never would have remained in such a stupid lawsuit. Is it possible to retroactively opt-out if I never received notification?
Am I screwed?