Subaru recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is 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.
What could happen
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 the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Ascent 2019–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V907000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 25, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 271,694
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
- Maker's own recall number
- WRL-22
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Suspension Jun 1, 2023
- Subaru recall: Tires Apr 7, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
- Subaru recall: Steering Dec 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.