<p class="body-text">Subaru is recalling 271,694 SUVs because some of them could catch fire.<strong><em><br></em></strong></p> <p>The company is advising owners of some 2019 to 2022 model-year Subaru Ascent SUVs to park them outside, away from garages or other structures, and not to leave the vehicles unattended with the engine running.</p> <p>An electrical grounding bolt connected to the SUVs cabin heating system may have been improperly fastened, according to a company statement on the recall of over a quarter of a million cars.</p> <p>This problem can result in the grounding terminal and surrounding parts melting and increase the risk of fire when the vehicle's PTC heater, or positive temperature coefficient heater, is on, according to Subaru.</p> <p>The PTC heater is part of a backup heating system that operates until the engine is warmed up enough to heat the passenger cabin.</p> <p>If drivers notice smoke or odors coming from the vehicle's dashboard or footwell area while driving, Subaru advises them to immediately pull over, turn off the vehicle and call Subaru Roadside Assistance.</p>