Proterra Recall 18V750000: Service Brakes, Air, Disc, Caliper

NHTSA recall 18V750000 · announced October 23, 2018 · filed by Proterra · 62 units affected

The problem

Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

The risk

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Proterra Catalyst
• 2017 Proterra Catalyst

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.