2019–2022 Proterra Catalyst, Proterra ZX5: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V697000 · 238 units potentially affected · filed Oct 17, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V697000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 238
- Report received
- Oct 17, 2023
- Owner letters
- Dec 16, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Proterra ZX5 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022