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Subaru - Improperly fastened ground bolts may cause fire
Official notice
8 Dec 2022
Last checked
8 Dec 2022
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Improperly fastened ground bolts may cause fire. A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire. Published 2022-12-08.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
271,694
Recall number
WRL-22
Official notice
2022-12-08
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A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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