2022 SUBARU ASCENT Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Running Sequence Number: 214957
Campaign Number: 22V907000
Make: SUBARU
Model: ASCENT
Year: 2022
MFR Campaingn Number: WRL-22
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 271694
Date Owner Notified: Jan 25, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Subaru of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Dec 8, 2022
Record Creation Date: Dec 9, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000124357004957758000000209
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: SCREW
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: TAPPING SCREW - HEXAGON HEAD
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 904580002
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: Yes