Recall 19V871000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2019-2019 PROTERRA CATALYST
RECALL This recall affects up to 140 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V871000 |
| Manufacturer | Proterra Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 140 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.
Safety Consequence
If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.
Remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
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| 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 |