Subaru · United States · Crit
Subaru Ascent: Electrical system — interior/under dash
Affects Subaru Ascent · 2019–2022 — about 272K vehicles.
The hazard
A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.