2019–2022 Proterra Catalyst, Proterra ZX5: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V655000 · 483 units potentially affected · filed Sep 6, 2024
What's wrong
Phoenix Motorcars (Phoenix) is recalling certain 2019-2021 800V Catalyst and 2020-2022 ZX5 transit buses. The vehicle controller software may allow the electrical circuit for the radiator fan to overheat.
Why it matters
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2024. Owners may contact Phoenix customer service at 1-909-987-0815.
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
- 24V655000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC-24-009
- Manufacturer
- Phoenix Motorcars
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 483
- Report received
- Sep 6, 2024
- Owner letters
- Oct 15, 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
- Proterra ZX5 2020, 2021, 2022