WASHINGTON — Subaru is recalling greater than 287,000 Ascent massive crossovers globally for a possible defect that would improve the danger of fireside.

The recall covers autos from 2019-22 mannequin years and impacts a complete of 13,954  autos in Canada and 271,694 autos in the US.

Subaru is advising homeowners of those Ascent fashions to park their autos away from buildings comparable to garages and keep away from leaving their autos unattended with the engine working.

The Japanese automaker on Dec. 9 mentioned a floor bolt that secures the bottom terminal of the Constructive Temperature Coefficient heater might have been improperly mounted throughout car manufacturing.

“This potential situation might outcome within the melting of the bottom terminal and surrounding parts, growing the danger of fireside when the PTC heater is in operation,” the automaker mentioned.

There have been no crashes or accidents associated to the difficulty.

To repair the difficulty, Subaru sellers will exchange the bottom bolts. Additionally they will exchange the bottom wire and connector holder, as vital.

Homeowners can be notified by mail in 60 days.