2022 PROTERRA CATALYST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
The 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
Recalls for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST, potentially affecting up to 1,214 vehicles.
Recall 23V697000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 238 vehicles affected
Defect: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
Consequence: A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
View full details →Recall 23V078000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
View full details →Recall 22V114000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 724 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST.
Safety Rating for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PROTERRA CATALYST
- 2017 PROTERRA CATALYST — 0 complaints
- 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST — 0 complaints
- 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST — 0 complaints
- 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST — 0 complaints
- 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST — 1 complaint
- 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST (current)
Other PROTERRA Models
- PROTERRA ECORIDE — 0 total complaints
- PROTERRA ZX5 — 0 total complaints