Proterra Recall 19V062000: Suspension, Front

NHTSA recall 19V062000 · announced January 30, 2019 · filed by Proterra Inc. · 310 units affected

The problem

Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.

The risk

An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. 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

• 2015 Proterra Catalyst
• 2016 Proterra Catalyst
• 2017 Proterra Catalyst
• 2018 Proterra Catalyst

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