Recall 19V062000 — TIRES Defect in 2015-2018 PROTERRA CATALYST
RECALL This recall affects up to 310 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V062000 |
| Manufacturer | Proterra Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 310 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Safety Consequence
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Related Recalls for PROTERRA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V697000 | 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 24V655000 | 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 483 | |
| 22V887000 | 2017 PROTERRA CATALYST | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 300 | |
| 23V078000 | 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 252 | |
| 22V829000 | 2022 PROTERRA ZX5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | |
| 22V855000 | 2019 PROTERRA ZX5 | PARKING BRAKE | 386 | |
| 22V114000 | 2020 PROTERRA ZX5 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 724 | |
| 21V268000 | 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 12 | |
| 21V040000 | 2021 PROTERRA ZX5 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 21 | |
| 20V664000 | 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 5 |