Recall 22V114000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 2015-2022 PROTERRA ZX5
RECALL This recall affects up to 724 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V114000 |
| Manufacturer | Proterra, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 724 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2015 PROTERRA ZX5, 2016 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2016 PROTERRA ZX5, 2017 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2019 PROTERRA ZX5, 2020 PROTERRA ZX5, 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2021 PROTERRA ZX5, 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST, 2022 PROTERRA ZX5, 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
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Defect Description
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 35 foot Catalyst E2, 2017-2019 40 foot E2, 2020-2021 35 foot RR, 2019-2020 40 foot RR, 2019-2022 40 foot ZX5, and 2020-2022 35 foot ZX5 buses. The plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen.
Safety Consequence
A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a mechanical fastener and new bolts on the steering gearbox, and install a new torque plate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 20V621000 | 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 8 |