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https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/subaru-issues-recall-271k-suvs-because-increased-risk-fire

Subaru launched the recall in response to certain Ascent
SUVs potentially having an "improperly fastened" ground
bolt for their positive temperature coefficient (PTC)
heaters, according to the safety recall report.

When heaters with "improperly fastened" bolts are operating,
their ground terminals could experience excessive heat,
potentially leading to melting and an "increased risk of
a fire," the report said

. . .

"Positive Temperature Coefficient" heaters ???

Clue ... that means a standard electric heater - as
the winding get hotter it has more resistance and
thus auto-limit the the power. Olde tyme filament
lightbulbs, same thing.

I guess "PTC" sounds more exotic, something they
can charge you a lot more money for ....

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