NHTSA recall 22V907000
Electrical System · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Subaru of america, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the positive temperature coefficient (ptc) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
Why it matters: A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2021 Subaru Ascent, 2022 Subaru Ascent.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V907000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.